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Tropical Storm Queenie to Pass Far from Philippines
WHY IT MATTERS
The storm's trajectory and potential impact on the Philippines are being closely monitored by PAGASA, with the agency providing updates on its expected path and potential effects on the country.
What happened
Tropical Storm Queenie (Surigae) is expected to remain far from the Philippine landmass, with no direct effect on the country. The storm is currently 1,205 kilometers east of Northern Luzon, moving northwest at 25 kilometers per hour.
It may intensify into a severe tropical storm on Friday and into a typhoon by Sunday.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) expects scattered rain and thunderstorms in certain regions due to the storm's trough or extension.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Tropical Storm Queenie expected to stay far from Philippine landmass
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CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Sep 24, 2026, 8:45 PM
- Revision 2 · Source update detected · Sep 24, 2026, 8:45 PM