'Dodong' to intensify into tropical storm before it exists PARThe center of Dodong was last observed at around 270 kilometers west of Sinait, Ilocos Sur, according to a forecast of PAGASA released Saturday morning. The center of Dodong was last observed at around 270 kilometers west of Sinait, Ilocos Sur, according to a forecast of PAGASA released Saturday morning. It may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between this afternoon and tomorrow early morning," said PAGASA. "Dodong is forecast to intensify while over the West Philippine Sea. It may reach tropical storm category today near the northwestern limit of the PAR region and may peak at typhoon category on Monday," it added.

Source: Philippine Star July 15, 2023 09:29 UTC