Storm heading for RP intensifies

The tropical storm heading for the Philippines intensified further Tuesday night and now has an international code name, Mirinae. In its 5 p.m. (Manila time) report, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Mirinae was about 160 miles (257.495 km) northwest of Guam. Mirinae - which will be code-named Santi upon entering Philippine territory - was moving west-northwest at 20 mph (32.187 kph). The storm packs maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (72.42 kph), the NOAA said. Gang Badoy of RockEd Philippines hosts E-GIG, the Election Guide for the Interactive Generation.

(from www.cheunghy.com) "It is expected to intensify over the next 24 hours. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (96.56 km) from the center," it added. On the other hand, the Japan Meteorological Agency's 8:40 p.m. forecast indicated the cyclone may affect parts of Nothern, Central and Southern Luzon, and Central and Eastern Visayas by Friday. - GMANews.TV