Typhoon Tino maintains strength near Western Visayas, Signal No. 4 in effect

Typhoon Tino maintained its strength as it decelerated over the Iloilo Strait and neared the Sulu Sea, with Signal No. 4 remaining in effect over parts of Western Visayas and the Cuyo Islands.

As of Tuesday afternoon, maximum sustained winds of Tino were recorded at 130 kilometers per hour with gustiness of up to 180 kph.

Areas under Signal No. 4 include Cuyo Islands, central and southern Antique, central and southern Iloilo, and Guimaras.

Signal No. 3 is in effect over Aklan, Capiz, remaining areas of Iloilo, northern and central Negros Occidental, and northern Negros Oriental, as well as the northernmost portion of Palawan including Calamian Islands.

PAGASA warned of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges in areas beyond the direct path of the typhoon.

Tino is expected to traverse the Visayas and northern Palawan before exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.

The typhoon may slightly weaken while crossing land but is expected to remain a typhoon throughout its passage over the Philippines and may re-intensify over the West Philippine Sea.