(Eagle News)–Severe Tropical Storm “Chedeng” has maintained its strength while over the Philippine Sea.
The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of “Chedeng” was so far estimated 1090 kilometers east of Central Luzon.
It is packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 115 kph.
PAGASA said “Chedeng” is moving west northwestward at 10 kph.
According to the weather bureau, the tropical cyclone may enhance the southwest monsoon over the next three days but the “timing and intensity of monsoon rains over the country (especially in the western portion) may still change.
The following areas may experience gusty conditions on Friday (June 8) and on Saturday (June 9).
- Visayas
- Romblon
- Occidental Mindoro
- Northern portion of Palawan including Kalayaan
- Calamian and Cuyo Islands
- Surigao del Norte
- Dinagat Islands
- Camiguin
- Calabarzon
- Mimaropa
- Bicol Region
PAGASA said “Chedeng” is forecast to move generally west northwestward to northwestward today until tomorrow afternoon before turning north for the rest of tomorrow.