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Tropical Storm Hagupit Nears Philippines, Expected to Intensify
Tropical Storm Hagupit is nearing the Philippines and is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) soon, with forecasts indicating it may intensify into a high-end storm within 48 hours. Local authorities are already raising alerts in anticipation of its arrival.
8 May, 01:06 — 8 May, 07:24
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TS Hagupit may enter PAR Saturday evening or early Sunday morning
MANILA, Philippines — The tropical storm Hagupit may enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Saturday evening or early Sunday morning, the state weather bureau reported on Friday. When it enters the PAR, it will be called by the local name “Caloy,” which will become the third tropical cyclone in the country for 2026,
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Weekend storm watch begins: 'Hagupit' nears Philippines' vicinity
PAGASA says the storm could enter by Saturday night or Sunday morning.
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First report: philstar · 8 May, 01:06|Full coverage: 2 · 6h|Window: 6h
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