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Tropical Depression INENG: No Wind Signal As It Moves Away From Northern Luzon
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In the latest update on Tropical Depression INENG, the storm's center is currently located approximately 1,020 kilometers East of Extreme Northern Luzon, at coordinates 22.0°N, 131.9°E. The depression boasts maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near its center, with gusts reaching up to 55 km/h. Its central pressure stands at 1002 hPa.
Presently, INENG is moving northeastward at a speed of 20 km/h, with its tropical cyclone winds extending up to 150 km from its center. Importantly, there are no Wind Signals hoisted at this time, indicating that the storm is not posing an immediate threat to the region.
Though not directly impacting the Philippines, INENG is slightly enhancing the Southwest Monsoon, in conjunction with Tropical Storm HAIKUI, which is intensifying this effect. Over the next three days, this enhanced monsoon is expected to bring occasional monsoon rains to the western parts of Luzon.
Looking ahead, HAIKUI is anticipated to weaken into a remnant low over mainland China, and INENG is forecasted to move north-northeastward, away from the Philippine area. As a result, the Southwest Monsoon is predicted to gradually weaken over the course of the week.
INENG is projected to maintain a safe distance from the Philippine landmass, tracking generally northeastward or north-northeastward while gradually intensifying. There is a possibility that it may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) tonight or tomorrow as a tropical storm. Beyond the PAR region, INENG will continue its trajectory northeastward or north-northeastward, heading towards the waters south of mainland Japan.
Presently, INENG is moving northeastward at a speed of 20 km/h, with its tropical cyclone winds extending up to 150 km from its center. Importantly, there are no Wind Signals hoisted at this time, indicating that the storm is not posing an immediate threat to the region.
Though not directly impacting the Philippines, INENG is slightly enhancing the Southwest Monsoon, in conjunction with Tropical Storm HAIKUI, which is intensifying this effect. Over the next three days, this enhanced monsoon is expected to bring occasional monsoon rains to the western parts of Luzon.
Looking ahead, HAIKUI is anticipated to weaken into a remnant low over mainland China, and INENG is forecasted to move north-northeastward, away from the Philippine area. As a result, the Southwest Monsoon is predicted to gradually weaken over the course of the week.
INENG is projected to maintain a safe distance from the Philippine landmass, tracking generally northeastward or north-northeastward while gradually intensifying. There is a possibility that it may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) tonight or tomorrow as a tropical storm. Beyond the PAR region, INENG will continue its trajectory northeastward or north-northeastward, heading towards the waters south of mainland Japan.
Sep 5, 2023
