Tropical Storm Amang (international name Mekkhala) entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) earlier than expected on Thursday, January 15, according to state weather bureau PAGASA. As of 4 am Thursday, Amang was located at 950 km east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 80 km/h. The storm comes hours before Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines. A northeast monsoon is also affecting Luzon.
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