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'Paolo' weakens into severe tropical storm; Signal No. 3 still up in N. Luzon
Severe Tropical Storm Paolo is now traversing the West Philippine Sea after weakening from a typhoon.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 remains in effect over seven areas in Luzon, including Ilocos Sur and La Union.
These areas may experience storm-force winds of 89 to 117 kph, posing a moderate to significant threat to life and property.
The storm was spotted over the coastal waters of Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, packing maximum sustained winds of 110 kilometers per hour near the center with gusts of up to 165 kph.
Paolo is moving west-northwestward at 35 kph, with strong to storm-force winds extending up to 480 kilometers from its center.
Despite moving offshore, heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges may still affect areas outside the storm's predicted path.
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