Manila Bulletin
Tropical depression off Mindanao may intensify into severe tropical storm ahead of PAR entry -- PAGASA
A tropical depression east of Mindanao, with maximum sustained winds of 55 kph and gustiness of up to 70 kph, is moving westward at 15 kph.
PAGASA expects this tropical depression to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Tuesday evening, December 14, and be named Odette.
It is forecast to reach severe tropical storm strength prior to entering PAR and may reach typhoon category by Wednesday, December 15.
The cyclone is projected to turn westward and may make landfall in the vicinity of Eastern Visayas or Caraga by Thursday afternoon or evening, December 16.
Filipinos are advised to prepare for the potential impacts of the storm.
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