Typhoon Jenny weakens ahead of PAR exit

MANILA, Philippine (Updated 1:05 p.m.) — Typhoon Jenny (international name: Koinu) slightly weakened Thursday ahead of its exit from the Philippine Area of Responsibility, the state weather agency said. 

Jenny was last seen 180 kilometers northwest of Itbayat town in Batanes, with peak winds reaching 155 km per hour near the center and gusts of up to 190 kph. 

PAGASA placed the following areas under wind signals: 

Residents of Itbayat may experience moderate to significant impacts from storm-force winds. 

Minor to moderate impacts from gale-force winds are possible in these areas.

Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds may occur in these areas.

Jenny is expected to bring heavy rains of up to 200 millimeters to Batanes until Friday noon. The typhoon will continue to enhance the southwest monsoon and stir occasional to monsoon rains over the western portions of Luzon in the next three days.

PAGASA issued a warning about potential flooding and landslides, specifically in areas prone to these risks and those that have experienced significant rainfall in recent days.

Residents of the southern portion of Aurora, Romblon, and portions of CALABARZON, Metro Manila, Bataan, and Bicol region will experience gusty conditions due to the enhanced southwest monsoon on Thursday. 

The typhoon is expected to exit PAR between this afternoon and evening.

— Gaea Katreena Cabico