TD Salome weakens but remains under TCWS No. 1 in parts of Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Norte

Tropical Depression Salome has weakened but remains under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 in the northern and western portions of Babuyan Islands and the northwestern portion of Ilocos Norte.

The TCWS over Batanes has been lowered from Signal No. 2 to Signal No. 1.

Salome was last located 85 kilometers southwest of Basco, Batanes, with maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h and gusts of up to 75 km/h.

The tropical depression is moving southwestward at 20 km/h.

Strong winds are expected to extend up to 200 kilometers from the cyclone's center.

It is forecast to weaken into a low-pressure area by Friday.

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