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Tropical Storm Pepito threatens Aurora
Tropical Storm Pepito has slightly intensified, prompting PAGASA to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 over several areas in Luzon, including La Union, Pangasinan, and Aurora.
Signal No. 1 is raised over 10 other areas, including Metro Manila and Bataan.
Pepito's maximum sustained winds are now 75 km/h with gusts up to 90 km/h, and it is moving west northwestward at 30 kph.
PAGASA forecasts Pepito to make landfall in the Aurora coast between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Tuesday.
It is expected to cross Luzon and emerge over the West Philippine Sea by Wednesday morning.
Frequent rains and gusty winds are expected across Luzon, with possible floods and landslides in affected areas.
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Tropical Storm Pepito has emerged over the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday morning after battering parts of Luzon.
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