Tropical Cyclone Mawar intensified into a brilliant hurricane on Friday, with winds peaking at 185 miles per hour, placing its power on the identical stage as a Class 5 hurricane within the Atlantic. The storm has since weakened barely and will fluctuate in depth into the weekend. By the point the storm approaches the Philippines on Sunday, forecasters anticipate it to weaken additional. Get the most recent information on the storm right here.
Supply: World Catastrophe Alert and Coordination System
Be aware: All instances are within the time zones of Taiwan and the Philippines, that are 12 hours forward of Japanese time.
By Madison Dong
The storm is predicted to show regularly to the north because it approaches the Philippines, more than likely lacking the nation. Nonetheless, competing climate techniques within the area might make it troublesome for forecasters to additional predict its path — doable routes might take it towards Taiwan or curve to the northeast away from the island.
