MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Dodong is forecast to exit the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this weekend, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
According to its 8 a.m. meteorological report Friday, Dodong is expected to move west or west-northwest of northern Luzon and traverse waters west of the Ilocos Region.
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“Afterwards, Dodong will move generally northwestward over the West Philippine Sea until it exits the PAR tomorrow or on Sunday,” the state weather service said.
Dodong’s center was near Lasam, Cagayan, with maximum sustained winds of 45 kph and gustiness up to 75 kph.
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Pagasa reduced the number of areas under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.1 from 16 to 12.
These areas are Cagayan, Isabela, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and the northern portion of Pangasinan.
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Pagasa said areas under Signal No. 1 may experience 39 to 61 kph winds for at least 36 hours or intermittent rain during Dodong’s onslaught.
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