Paolo to trigger gale-force winds

Tropical Storm Paolo (international name Matmo) has slightly intensified as it continues to move west-northwest over the Philippine Sea, prompting the state weather bureau to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 over several provinces in Northern and Central Luzon.

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As of 4 p.m. yesterday, the center of Paolo was located 480 kilometers east of Infanta, Quezon, or 480 km east of Baler, Aurora, packing maximum sustained winds of 85 km per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 105 kph.

It was moving west-northwest at 15 kph, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Signal No. 2, which indicates possible gale-force winds within 24 hours, is now hoisted over Isabela, northern Quirino, northern Nueva Vizcaya, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao and northern Aurora. Residents in these areas may experience minor to moderate threats to life and property due to strong winds.