Severe Tropical Storm Enteng exits PAR, enhances monsoon

Severe Tropical Storm Enteng, internationally named Yagi, exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility at 4 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4.

As of 5 a.m., the storm was located 265 kilometers west-northwest of Laoag City, with maximum sustained winds of 100 kph and gustiness up to 125 kph.

Enteng slightly intensified prior to its exit from PAR.

All tropical cyclone wind signals have been lifted, with the highest signal raised being Signal No. 2.

Despite exiting PAR, the storm continues to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall to Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur.

The enhanced Southwest Monsoon will also bring moderate to intense rainfall to other western parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, and Occidental Mindoro over the next few days.

Enteng had developed from a low pressure area inside PAR last Sunday, September 1, and made landfall in Casiguran, Aurora, on Monday, September 2.