LPA develops into tropical depression; named 'Jolina'
Tropical Depression Jolina is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 60 kph. Philstar.com/Stock
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED 6 p.m.) — The low pressure area being monitored by the state weather bureau has developed into a tropical depression and was named "Jolina." It has entered the Philippine area of responsibility this afternoon.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of Tropical Depression Jolina was estimated at 400 km northeast of Virac, Catanduanes or 560 km east of Casiguran, Aurora at 3 p.m. Thursday.
"Jolina" is the second tropical cyclone to hit the country this month.
It is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 60 kph. It is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm or a severe tropical storm.
The state weather bureau said the tropical depression is forecast to move west northwest at 17 kph.
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