Super typhoon may enter PAR next week - Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau said that the tropical storm being monitored outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) would likely develop into a super typhoon next week.

The weather disturbance might enter PAR either by Wednesday or Thursday next week, said weather specialist Leanne Loreto of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

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“We see this tropical storm intensifying further in the coming days and it is possible that it will enter our area of responsibility by the middle of next week,” Loreto added.

According to her, the tropical storm, which will be named “Inday,” may further intensify into a typhoon or super typhoon category as it enters PAR.

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“There is still a high level of uncertainty regarding the potential scenario for this new tropical cyclone. Based on our observations, this storm will draw in the southwest monsoon [habagat],” Loreto said.

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Even with Tropical Depression “Henry” already outside of PAR as of Wednesday night, weather specialist John Manalo said the southwest monsoon would prevail over Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Antique, Panay Island, Zamboanga Peninsula, Tawi-Tawi and Basilan, possibly bringing rains.

Easterlies or the warm winds coming from the Pacific Ocean may also cause humid weather or cloudiness in Quezon Province, Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas and Caraga. —HOLLY BACAY, DIANNE SAMPANG

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