‘Luis’ now a tropical storm; Signal No. 1 raised in Catanduanes

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MANILA, Philippines—Signal No. 1 was raised in Catanduanes as “Luis” (international name: Kalmaegi) intensified into a tropical storm Friday afternoon.

The storm will enhance the southwest monsoon in Luzon and will also bring rains and thunderstorms in Southern Philippines, state run Panahon.TV said.

“Luis” packs maximum sustained winds of 60 kilometers per hour to 80 kph. It is forecast to move west northwest at 26 kph.

Fishing boats and other small crafts are advised not to venture into the Eastern seaboards of Bicol Region, Visayas and Mindanao.

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