By MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3 is still hoisted over seven areas of Luzon as Severe Tropical Storm Paolo is now traversing the West Philippine Sea, according to the state weather bureau.
Based on its 5 p.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Paolo was last located over the coastal waters of Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur.
Even though the severe tropical storm is already in coastal waters, Pagasa emphasized that “heavy rainfall, severe winds, and storm surge may still be experienced in localities outside the landfall point and the forecast confidence cone.”
