JUST IN: Chedeng has strengthened into a tropical storm and may be upgraded to typhoon category by Thursday. However, it is 'unlikely to directly bring heavy rain over the country,' the state weather bureau says.
"Chedeng" has intensified into a tropical storm and may be upgraded to typhoon category by Thursday, the state weather bureau reported Tuesday evening.
"Rapid intensification is not ruled out. Peak intensity may be reached by Friday or Saturday," PAGASA added. Chedeng's maximum sustained winds intensified from 55 kilometers per hour to 65 kph and gustiness from up to 70 kph to 80 kph. Chedeng is likewise expected to remain far from the country's landmass throughout the weekend, but it may enhance the southwest monsoon or habagat.
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