Severe Tropical Storm Nika moves away from Philippines as wind signals are lifted

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Severe Tropical Storm Nika is moving away from the Philippines, currently located 80 kilometers west of Sinait, Ilocos Sur. It has maximum sustained winds of 110 kilometers per hour and gusts up to 150 kilometers per hour. The Philippine weather agency has lifted Wind Signal No. 3 as Nika continues to move northwest at 30 kilometers per hour. Wind Signal No. 2 remains in effect for Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, and Abra, with expected winds of 62 to 88 kilometers per hour. Wind Signal No. 1 is still active in several areas, including La Union and parts of Cagayan. Nika is expected to exit the Philippine area of responsibility by Tuesday morning.


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