Tropical Storm Podul Nears Philippine Area of Responsibility
Tropical Storm Podul is set to enter the Philippine area of responsibility soon and will be named Gorio upon arrival, local authorities said. This development comes as the storm continues to gain strength while moving northwestward across the Pacific.
According to the latest update, the center of Podul was located approximately 2,410 kilometers east of northern Luzon. It currently carries maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour, with gusts reaching up to 90 kph. The storm is advancing northwest at a speed of 15 kph.
Projected Path and Intensification of Tropical Storm Podul
Officials forecast that Podul will track generally west-northwest tonight and tomorrow, then shift westward from Sunday through Tuesday, before resuming a west-northwest course for the remainder of the forecast period. Its entry into the Philippine area of responsibility is expected between late Sunday evening and early Monday morning.
Once inside the Philippine boundary, the storm will be officially named Gorio. Authorities also noted that Podul is expected to gradually intensify, possibly reaching severe tropical storm status by tomorrow afternoon. There is a chance it could strengthen further into a typhoon by Sunday.
Uncertainties in Storm Track and Intensity
Meteorologists highlighted significant uncertainty regarding Podul’s exact track and strength from Monday through Wednesday next week. Any slight shift north or south could greatly influence the storm’s intensity forecast during this period.
Residents and local officials are advised to monitor updates closely and prepare accordingly as the situation develops. The evolving path and power of Tropical Storm Podul could impact weather conditions across northern Luzon and nearby areas.
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