'Paolo' may intensify into severe tropical storm ahead of landfall; Signal No. 3 or 4 may be raised
Tropical Storm Paolo (international name: Matmo) continues to intensify over the Philippine Sea and could reach severe tropical storm strength before making landfall over Isabela or Aurora by Friday, Oct. 3, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Thursday, Oct. 2.
In its 11 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said Paolo had slightly intensified, with maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gusts of up to 90 kph.
It will be upgraded to a severe tropical storm once it reaches maximum winds of 87 kph.
“Paolo will continue to intensify while over the Philippine Sea and may reach severe tropical storm category tonight (Oct. 2).
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