Tropical Storm Nika prompts wind warning in Northern Luzon

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Tropical Cyclone Nika has intensified into a Tropical Storm, prompting the Philippine weather bureau to issue Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 in parts of Northern Luzon. Nika is currently located 1,005 kilometers east of Southeastern Luzon. The storm is moving west at 35 kilometers per hour, with maximum winds of 65 kilometers per hour and gusts up to 80 kilometers per hour. It is expected to strengthen further and may reach severe tropical storm status by Monday. Nika is forecast to make landfall in Aurora or Isabela on Monday afternoon or evening. The weather bureau warns that strong winds and rainfall may affect areas outside the predicted landfall zone.


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