Typhoon ( Bagyong ) Kabayan Update August 3, 2011
According to the Philippines weather bureau PAGASA as of 2:00 p.m. today, August 3, 2011 Typhoon "KABAYAN" was located based on satellite and surface data at 980 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes (24.4°N, 131.9°E) with maximum sustained winds of 165 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 200 kph. It is forecast to move west Northwest at 11 kph. Meanwhile, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) and was estimated at 120 km South Southwest of Sinait, Ilocos Sur (16.7°N, 119.7°E).
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