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Rai may make landfall by Thursday
Severe Tropical Storm Rai, locally named Odette, entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday evening, December 14.
This marks the 15th tropical cyclone to enter the Philippines this year.
PAGASA forecasts Odette to intensify into a typhoon by Wednesday, December 15, with peak intensity possibly reaching 155 kph by Thursday morning or afternoon.
The storm is expected to make landfall in the Caraga or Eastern Visayas region by Thursday afternoon or evening.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) up to No. 3 may be hoisted over the Visayas, Mindanao, and Southern Luzon due to the threat of strong to typhoon-force winds.
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