Typhoon Samuel Enters Philippine Area of Responsibility, No Landfall Expected
Typhoon Samuel, internationally known as Cempaka, is set to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). As of yesterday afternoon, the tropical cyclone was located 1,600 kilometers east of extreme Northern Luzon. It is currently moving west-northwestward at 20 kilometers per hour, with sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 150 kilometers per hour. Despite its entry into PAR, Typhoon Samuel is not expected to make landfall in the Philippines and will not significantly affect the country's weather conditions. PAGASA forecasts that the typhoon will recurve and exit PAR by tomorrow morning. Meanwhile, Metro Manila and the rest of the country are expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, influenced by the easterlies. Additionally, three areas—Catarman in Northern Samar, Borongan in Eastern Samar, and Zamboanga City—ar...