Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Jenny intensified further and is nearing typhoon category, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday evening, Oct. 1.
In its 11 p.m. bulletin, PAGASA said "Jenny" might "steadily intensify throughout the forecast period and may reach typhoon category tomorrow (Oct. 2) morning."
"It may reach its peak intensity on Tuesday," PAGASA said.
The severe tropical storm has maximum sustained winds of 110 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 135 kph.
STS Jenny was last spotted 715 kilometers east of Aparri, Cagayan, moving northwestward at 10kph.
PAGASA said strong to storm-force winds is extending outwards up to 560 km from the center.
Meanwhile, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal(TCWS) No.1 is still in effect over Batanes, where strong winds will be experienced in the next 36 hours, said PAGASA.
PAGASA warned localities against strong winds with minimal to minor threat to life and property in the said area.
Continuous enhancement of 'habagat'
Most of MIMAROPA (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan), Western Visayas, and Bicol Region will experience gusty weather conditions or strong winds on Oct. 2 due to "Jenny."
PAGASA said that on Oct. 3, strong winds brought by "Jenny" will be felt in Metro Manila, CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon), MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, and Western Visayas.
PAGASA also said that the western portions of Central, Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao may experience occasional to monsoon rains in the next three days due to the enhancement of "habagat." (Lizst Torres Abello)