Typhoon Marce exits PAR, re-intensifies

Typhoon Marce, internationally named Yinxing, has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as of Friday afternoon, November 8.

The typhoon re-intensified as it left PAR, with maximum sustained winds returning to 150 kph and gusts up to 185 kph.

At its peak while inside PAR, Marce had maximum sustained winds of 175 kph, and Signal No. 4 was the highest tropical cyclone wind signal raised.

PAGASA lifted all tropical cyclone wind signals after Marce's exit, though strong to gale-force gusts may still affect Batanes, northern Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, and the Ilocos Region due to the northeasterly windflow.

Marce caused extensive damage in Northern Luzon, particularly in Cagayan, Apayao, and Ilocos Norte, triggering moderate to torrential rain.

A gale warning remains in effect for the western seaboard of Northern Luzon, advising against sea travel.

PAGASA is monitoring a low-pressure area located 1,705 km east of southeastern Luzon, which is predicted to enter PAR by Friday night or Saturday.