Tropical Storm Helen exits PAR Wed; Gener crosses Luzon, enhancing Habagat rains until Fri

Tropical Storm Helen, named by PAGASA upon entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, September 17, is currently located 1,150 kilometers east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon with maximum sustained winds of 85 kph and gusts up to 105 kph.

Helen is moving west northwestward at a speed of 25 km/h and is expected to exit PAR by Wednesday afternoon or evening.

Tropical Depression Gener, which made landfall in Palanan, Isabela, crossed Northern Luzon, and exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility late Tuesday evening, is now located 410 kilometers west of Bacnotan, La Union, moving westward at 15 km/h with maximum sustained winds of 55 kph.

PAGASA advises that while Helen will not directly affect the country, it will enhance the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), which is expected to bring heavy rains over various regions until Friday evening.

Passengers and residents are urged to stay updated with PAGASA advisories for the latest information on weather conditions and safety measures due to enhanced southwest monsoon activity.