Typhoon Dolphin, another LPA being monitored
The Philippine weather bureau is monitoring Typhoon Dolphin and a new low-pressure area that may bring heavy rains to the country. While Dolphin remains outside the Philippine area of responsibility, the southwest monsoon continues to affect several regions.
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MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is monitoring Typhoon Dolphin outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) as the southwest monsoon, enhanced by a low-pressure area (LPA), continues to bring heavy rains across the country.
Based on the latest weather satellite image as of 4 p.m. yesterday, Dolphin was last located 2,095 kilometers east-northeast of extreme Northern Luzon, moving westward at 20 kilometers per hour.
The typhoon packs maximum sustained winds of 155 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 190 kph.
There is no certainty that it will enter the PAR, given its current movement.
Tropical Depression Luis, meanwhile, dissipated yesterday after being downgraded.
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