MANILA, Philippines—It looks like this ‘Amang’ would rain on the Holy Father’s parade.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Tropical Storm “Amang” intensified with maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometers per hour and gusts of 100 kph.
“Amang” was last spotted at 10 pm 330 km east of Borongan, Eastern Samar.
Pope Francis would visit Tacloban on Saturday as part of his five-day visit to the country.
Chances are that rain may fall over Leyte during His Holiness’ visit.
Pagasa expects that “Amang” would bring forth heavy to intense rains within the 350 km radius of the cyclone.
“Amang” moves at a pace of 15 kph in a westward motion.
Northern Samar, Eastern Samar and Samar are under public storm warning signal no.2.
Southern Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, and Burias Island, incl. Ticao Island, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Biliran, Camotes Island, Bantayan Island, Extreme Northern Cebu and Dinagat Island are under public storm warning signal no.2.
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