Tropical Depression Paolo slightly intensified over the Philippine Sea, then state weather bureau reported Wednesday afternoon.
In its 5 p.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysics, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Paolo was last located around 665 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes with maximum sustained winds of 55 kph, and gusts of up to 70 kph while moving west-northwest at 25 kph.
Pagasa raised a Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal Number 1 over the northern portion of Catanduanes, particularly in Pandan, Bagamanoc, Panganiban, and Viga.
Pagasa also warned of minimal to minor impact from the strong winds Paolo is also set to bring ‘cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms’ over the following areas on Wednesday evening, Pagasa said.
Metro Manila
Bicol region
Isabela
Quirino
Nueva Vizcaya
Abra
Kalinga
Mountain Province
Ifugao
Benguet
Quezon
Aurora
Rizal
Bulacan
Nueva Ecija
Pagasa said that Paolo will make landfall in Isabela or northern Aurora on Friday.
It will, however, also trigger heavy rainfall and severe winds in localities outside of the landfall area.