Tropical storm east of Luzon may become typhoon — PAGASA

Metro Manila, Philippines – The weather bureau said on Saturday, June 20, that a typhoon may move close to the country by next week, although a landfall scenario remains less likely at this time.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the tropical storm east of the country has intensified and may reach typhoon category as it moves toward the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

PAGASA said parts of northern Luzon may be under Wind Signal No. 1 with the storm’s possible close approach to land mass on Tuesday and Wednesday.

As of 10 p.m. on Friday, the bureau said the tropical storm was 1,590 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon, with center winds of 85 kilometers per hour (kph) and gusts of up to 105 kph).