‘Danas’ intensifies into typhoon — PAGASA
MANILA, Philippines (1:04 p.m.) — Formerly a severe tropical storm, Danas has intensified into a typhoon, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
As of 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 6, the center of Typhoon Danas was estimated to be 385 kilometers west-northwest of Itbayat, Batanes.
Danas is packing maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center, with gusts of up to 150 kph and a central pressure of 975 hPa.
It is moving north-northeastward at 10 kph, with strong to typhoon-force winds extending outward up to 330 km from the center.
According to PAGASA, Danas is forecast to intensify further within the next 24 hours before weakening over the East China Sea due to “unfavorable conditions.”
It may begin to weaken by Thursday, July 10, as it interacts with the landmass of China.
PAGASA added that Danas may briefly re-enter the northwestern boundary of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Sunday evening or early Monday, July 7, but is expected to exit immediately.
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