Tropical Storm “Pulasan” has intensified as it moves closer to the Philippines. As of 4:00 AM, the center of the storm was located 2,215 km east of Southeastern Luzon, with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near the center and gustiness reaching up to 80 km/h.
The central pressure is recorded at 998 hPa. Strong to gale-force winds extend outward up to 380 km from the center.
Currently, the storm is moving north-northeastward at 20 km/h, with a forecast to shift northwestward by this afternoon, continuing until Wednesday afternoon, September 18. It is expected to track west-northwestward for the remainder of the forecast period.
Tropical Storm “Pulasan” is likely to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) tomorrow evening, September 17, and exit by Wednesday morning. However, changes in its timing may occur depending on the storm’s movement over the next 12 hours.
While “Pulasan” is forecast to remain a tropical storm throughout the period, the possibility of further intensification is not ruled out as it continues to traverse the Pacific Ocean.
The storm’s path is similar to that of Tropical Storm Bebinca (formerly “Ferdie”), with no direct impact on any part of the country currently expected.
The public and disaster risk reduction offices are advised to stay informed through official weather updates regarding this storm.