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Tropical Storm Surigae Set to Enter Philippine Waters Thursday
Tropical Storm Surigae is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility Thursday morning, according to Pagasa's latest forecast. The system was last observed east of Northern Luzon.
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MANILA — Tropical Storm Surigae is forecast to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Thursday morning, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) announced in its latest weather bulletin.
The weather system was last observed in the waters east of Northern Luzon, moving toward Philippine territory. Pagasa monitoring teams continue to track the storm's progression as it approaches the country's eastern seaboard.
The agency's morning forecast indicated that Surigae is expected to cross into the PAR during the early hours of Thursday. Officials have not yet issued details regarding the storm's projected strength or potential impacts upon entry into Philippine waters.
The tropical storm's arrival comes as Pagasa maintains heightened weather surveillance across the region. Residents in Northern Luzon and other eastern coastal areas are advised to monitor updates from the weather bureau as the system approaches.