MANILA, Philippines – A tropical storm (TS) currently outside the Philippine area of responsibility is likely to develop into a super typhoon next week, according to the state weather bureau.

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Leanne Loreto said during its 5 am weather advisory that the weather disturbance outside the country may enter either Wednesday or Thursday next week.

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“We see this tropical storm intensifying further in the coming days, and it is possible that it will enter our area of responsibility by the middle of next week,” Loreto said.FEATURED STORIES