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Severe Tropical Storm 'Gorio' Slows Down Over The Philippine Sea - Close Monitoring Continues
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Severe Tropical Storm Gorio (international name: Podul) is showing signs of slowing as it tracks west-southwestward over the Philippine Sea, according to PAGASA’s 5:00 p.m. bulletin today, August 11.
As of 4:00 p.m., the storm’s center was estimated at 1,060 kilometers east of Extreme Northern Luzon, carrying maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h and gusts reaching up to 135 km/h. Strong to storm-force winds are extending outward up to 300 kilometers from its center.
No Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals are currently raised anywhere in the country. PAGASA notes, however, that should Gorio shift further south, Signal No. 1 over Extreme Northern Luzon remains a possibility.
While the storm is not expected to directly affect the country in the next three days, it will cause moderate seas—up to 2 meters high—along the coastal waters of Extreme Northern Luzon. Small boat operators and inexperienced mariners are urged to avoid venturing out in these conditions.
Forecast models suggest Gorio will move generally westward in the next 12 hours before turning west-northwest by tomorrow afternoon. The storm is expected to make landfall over Taiwan’s eastern coast on Wednesday, August 13, possibly as a typhoon, before exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility that same evening. It is then forecast to gradually weaken.
Authorities are reminding the public—especially those in hazard-prone areas—to remain alert, heed local advisories, and prepare for possible changes in the storm’s path and intensity. For localized updates on heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and severe weather, residents are advised to monitor announcements from their PAGASA Regional Services Division.
As of 4:00 p.m., the storm’s center was estimated at 1,060 kilometers east of Extreme Northern Luzon, carrying maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h and gusts reaching up to 135 km/h. Strong to storm-force winds are extending outward up to 300 kilometers from its center.
No Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals are currently raised anywhere in the country. PAGASA notes, however, that should Gorio shift further south, Signal No. 1 over Extreme Northern Luzon remains a possibility.
While the storm is not expected to directly affect the country in the next three days, it will cause moderate seas—up to 2 meters high—along the coastal waters of Extreme Northern Luzon. Small boat operators and inexperienced mariners are urged to avoid venturing out in these conditions.
Forecast models suggest Gorio will move generally westward in the next 12 hours before turning west-northwest by tomorrow afternoon. The storm is expected to make landfall over Taiwan’s eastern coast on Wednesday, August 13, possibly as a typhoon, before exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility that same evening. It is then forecast to gradually weaken.
Authorities are reminding the public—especially those in hazard-prone areas—to remain alert, heed local advisories, and prepare for possible changes in the storm’s path and intensity. For localized updates on heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and severe weather, residents are advised to monitor announcements from their PAGASA Regional Services Division.
Aug 11, 2025
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