Caloy maintains strength over PH Sea, far from landmass

Tropical Depression Caloy on Sunday night maintained its strength as it continued to move over the Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau said.

In its 11 p.m. tropical cyclone bulletin, PAGASA said the center of the tropical depression was estimated to be 610 kilometers east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte as of 10 p.m. of May 10.

It is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 55 km/h, and central pressure of 1004 hPa.

Caloy is moving west northwestward at 15 km/h and will continue to do so in the next 12 hours.

It is unlikely to directly affect the Philippines, as there are no wind signals currently hoisted.

PAGASA said the tropical depression will remain over the Philippine Sea, far from the Philippine landmass.

It is forecast to further weaken into a remnant low on Monday, May 11. — JMA, GMA News