(Eagle News)–“Siony” has slightly weakened but remains a tropical storm as it moves over the Philippine Sea.
The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Siony” was estimated 990 km east of Northern Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph.
It is moving west northwest at 30 kph.
PAGASA said the center of “Siony” is forecast to continue moving west-northwest tonight until tomorrow evening before it slows down and becomes almost stationary tomorrow evening until Tuesday evening.
It will then begin going west-southwest or west towards extreme Northern Luzon.
“Due to the projected erratic movement of this system in the next 48 hours, there is high degree of uncertainty in the forecast track,” PAGASA said.
“Siony” may intensify to severe tropical storm category during the period when it becomes almost stationary on Tuesday.
“Siony” remains less likely to directly affect the weather and coastal water conditions in the country over the next two to three days.
“However, the public and disaster managers, especially those situated in Northern Luzon, are advised to continue monitoring for updates on this tropical cyclone,” PAGASA said.