By Tropical Storm Josie (Haishen) has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) but is less likely to directly affect the country’s weather conditions throughout the forecast period, the state weather bureau said Tuesday.In its 5 a.m. tropical cyclone bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the center of Josie was at 1,085 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas.The tropical storm packs maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near the center and gusts of up to 80 km/h.
It is currently moving northwest at 25 km/h, with strong to gale-force winds extending outwards up to 480 km from the center.No Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) is hoisted in any part of the country.While Josie is not directly affecting the country, PAGASA warned that the southwest monsoon (habagat) will bring strong to gale-force gusts, especially in exposed coastal and upland areas.
