Typhoon NESAT (PEDRING) FINAL UPDATE: weakened slightly as it moved out of the PAR. #NALGAE coming!

Whew, what a nervy few days and our hearts and EFFORTs, along with prayers go out to those directly affected. Here is the latest update from Mr. Michael Padua. Be sure to sign on at his site!

Final Update from Michael Padua and the site Typhoon 2000; see the link below!

Typhoon NESAT (PEDRING) weakened slightly as it moved out of the Philippine Area of Responsobility (PAR)...its outer rainbands has started to move into the coastal areas of Western Guangdong and Eastern Hainan.

Meanwhile, Tropical Storm NALGAE has moved slowly West to WSW during the past 6 hours...to enter PAR tomorrow.

large Typhoon NESAT (PEDRING) weakens slightly as it continues to move farther away from Luzon. The west coast of Luzon is still under the broad effects of its outer rain bands.

Meanwhile, NALGAE has strengthened into a Tropical Storm as it drifts slowly towards the North Philippine Sea...forecast to enter PAR tomorrow.

Residents and visitors along Southern China particularly Hainan should closely monitor the progress of NESAT (PEDRING).

Update 017: Typhoon NESAT (PEDRING) weakens to Category 1 as it moves WNW farther away from Luzon. Its rainbands continues to bring rains and gusty winds across Western Luzon.

Meanwhile, the small TD over the Western Pacific is now named NALGAE and is forecast to enter PAR Thursday.

Residents and visitors along Southern China particularly Hainan should closely monitor the progress of NESAT (PEDRING).

Typhoon 2000 provides timely updates to your phone or via email. Be sure to keep abreast of the projections for this latest storm. The report "Philippines: Bebeng: Put the Google Typhoon Gadget to work for you." provides a useful tool for blogs and websites. While I have not updated all the storms at this report: "Asia: Philippines: Amang & Bebeng are Gone. Songda-Chedeng is an Active Weather Threat: Are you Prepared?" please scroll down it for important safety measures and preparations to take!

inquirer news now reports that at least 8 are dead. Read here: ‘Pedring’ pummels Luzon; at least eight dead. This report via UPI Typhoon Nesat strikes Philippines reveals the sad effects of storms. Tree pruning is something that really needs to be looked at in areas where people live without the necessary machinery to maintain it themselves! Here is an excerpt: "The Philippine Star, citing radio reports, said at least five people had died in Manila and surrounding areas, located on the country's densely populated northern Luzon Island, where the storm, locally called Pedring, made landfall." It goes on to state that "Four of those killed were a woman and her grandchildren, who were buried inside their house after a wall collapsed on it in Manila's Valenzuela area Tuesday morning, the Star reported, and that the "The fifth victim, a mother, died after a tree fell on her home in Caloocan City, the report said. Her son was injured in the incident." Sadly, the death toll from landslides and the like is likely to rise. God bless their souls and bring strength to their family members.

Be sure to keep abreast with updates from friends and official sources and visit Michael Padua's site if you haven't adopted his updates yet. Here is the latest caution: "Residents and visitors along Luzon particularly Cagayan & Isabela should closely monitor the progress of NESAT (PEDRING)." & the projected timeline: "Projected Landfall Area (PLA): Isabela & Cagayan Provinces on Tuesday evening."

Thanks for your caution and preparation ahead of this storm!

Update 007, from Michael: Tropical Storm NESAT (PEDRING) quickly moving westward across the warm Philippine Sea and intensifying...may become a Typhoon today...Outer Rainbands approaching the Bicol Region & Eastern Visayas.

Update 008, from Michael: NESAT (PEDRING) now a Typhoon as it continued moving quickly westward. Its outer rainbands expected to reach Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas later today. Philippine Storm Warning Signal #1 has already been raised along parts of Bicol Region.

Projected Landfall Area (PLA): Northern Aurora & Isabela on Tuesday morning...with possible entry point just north of Casiguran.

Residents and visitors along Luzon particularly Aurora, Cagayan & Isabela should closely monitor the progress of NESAT (PEDRING).

Update #009 from Michael Padua:

Typhoon NESAT (PEDRING) still gaining strength as it slows down during the past 6 hours. Philippine Storm Warning Signal #2 now up over Catanduanes.

Projected Landfall Area (PLA): Aurora by early Tuesday morning...with possible entry point between Baler & Casiguran.

Residents and visitors along Luzon particularly Northern Bicol, Northern Quezon, Aurora & Isabela should closely monitor the progress of NESAT (PEDRING).

Update #010 from Michael:

Typhoon NESAT (PEDRING) has slightly intensified as it moves Westward across the Philippine Sea...endangers Central & Northern Luzon.

Projected Landfall Area (PLA): Aurora on Tuesday morning...with possible entry point between Baler & Casiguran.

Residents and visitors along Luzon particularly Northern Bicol, Northern Quezon, Aurora & Isabela should closely monitor the progress of NESAT (PEDRING).

Update #10A from Michael: Note: the projected landfall is during daylight hours now, which is good. Be prepared!

Typhoon NESAT (PEDRING) has quickly moved WNW as it intensifies...may reach Aurora earlier than forecasted...Outer rainbands continues to spread across Eastern-Central-Southern Luzon, Metro Manila, Bicol Region and Samar Provinces.

Projected Landfall Area (PLA): Aurora on Tuesday early morning...with possible entry point Casiguran.

Update #011 from Michael:

Typhoon NESAT (PEDRING) has maintain its WNW track and strength...Outer rainbands now covering the whole of Luzon including Marinduque, Northern Visayas, Bicol & Masbate.

Projected Landfall Area (PLA): Aurora on Tuesday morning...with possible entry point or touchdown near Casiguran.

Residents and visitors along Luzon particularly Northern Bicol, Northern Quezon, Aurora & Isabela should closely monitor the progress of NESAT (PEDRING).

Update 011A from Michael:

Typhoon NESAT (PEDRING) moving closer to Aurora, Isabela & Quirino Provinces...Outer rainbands continues to dump occasional to widepread rains across the whole of Luzon including Metro Manila Marinduque, Northern Visayas, Bicol & Masbate.

Projected Landfall Area (PLA): Aurora on Tuesday morning...with possible entry point or touchdown near Casiguran.

Residents and visitors along Luzon particularly Northern Bicol, Northern Quezon, Aurora & Isabela should closely monitor the progress of NESAT (PEDRING).

Do not use this for life or death decision. This advisory is intended for additional information purposes only. Kindly refer to your country's official weather agency for local warnings, advisories & bulletins.

Note: Do not use this report as your single source of advanced Typhoon notice as well. Be Prepared!

**Update 012 from Michael:

Typhoon NESAT (PEDRING) dangerously closing in to Aurora, Isabela & Quirino Provinces...inner rainbands approaching the East Coast of Luzon.

Projected Landfall Area (PLA): Northern Aurora...with possible entry point or touchdown just north of Casiguran between 4-5 AM local time Tuesday.

Residents and visitors along Luzon particularly Northern Bicol, Northern Quezon, Aurora, Quirino & Isabela should closely monitor the progress of NESAT (PEDRING).

update 12A from Michael:

Typhoon NESAT (PEDRING) maintains its track & speed as it endangers Northern Luzon...approaching the coast of Aurora.

Projected Landfall Area (PLA): Northern Aurora...with possible entry point or touchdown just north of Casiguran between 4-5 AM local time Tuesday.

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The core of Typhoon NESAT (PEDRING) approaching the shores of Northern Aurora & Isabela.

Projected Landfall Area (PLA): Northern Aurora...with possible entry point or touchdown just north of Casiguran between 4-5 AM local time today.

Residents and visitors along Luzon particularly Northern Bicol, Northern Quezon, Aurora, Quirino & Isabela should closely monitor the progress of NESAT (PEDRING).

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Typhoon NESAT (PEDRING) boosted its intensity to Category 3 (195 km/hr) as it prepares to make landfall over Northern Aurora. Its EyeWall now affecting Northern Aurora & Isabela. Typhoon Force Winds expected.

Projected Landfall Area (PLA): Northern Aurora...with possible entry point or touchdown very near Casiguran between 4-5 AM local time today.

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The large core of Typhoon NESAT (PEDRING) has made landfall over Northern Aurora...now passing very close to Casiguran...Typhoon conditions across Quirino, Isabela, Aurora & Nueva Vizcaya...Storm Signal Number Three (03) now hoisted across the whole of Northern Luzon.

Most of the typhoon's outer rainbands are covering the whole of Luzon and portions of Northern Visayas.

Residents and visitors along Luzon particularly Aurora, Quirino & Isabela should closely monitor the progress of NESAT (PEDRING).

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The large core of Typhoon NESAT (PEDRING) has moved quickly across Quirino and is now over Nueva Vizcaya...expected to pass very close to Baguio City in the next few hours. Typhoon Conditions prevailing across Northern Luzon.

Most of the typhoon's outer rainbands are covering the whole of Luzon and portions of Northern Visayas.

Residents and visitors along Luzon should closely monitor the progress of NESAT (PEDRING).

Michael's UPDATE 015:

The large core of Typhoon NESAT (PEDRING) now over Benguet...passing very close to Baguio City. Typhoon conditions prevailing across NW Luzon.

Most of the typhoon's outer rainbands are covering the whole of Luzon and portions of Northern Visayas.

Residents and visitors along Luzon should closely monitor the progress of NESAT (PEDRING).

Update 016 from Michael Padua:

Typhoon NESAT (PEDRING) moving quickly towards the west-northwest...now over the West Philippine Sea...expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) Wednesday. Its rainbands continues to soak Luzon.

Meanwhile, another cyclone looms from the east. Although small, the system tagged as TD 22W is forecast to enter PAR Thursday.