Tropical depression Ineng develops in extreme N. Luzon

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MANILA (UPDATE) — A low pressure area east of extreme Northern Luzon has developed into tropical depression Ineng, weather bureau PAGASA said on Tuesday.

As of 11 a.m., the center of tropical depression Ineng was estimated based on all available data at 925 km east of extreme Northern Luzon.

Packing 45 kilometers per hour (kph) winds and gusts of up to 55 kph, Ineng is forecast to remain far from the Philippine landmass.

Tracking generally northeastward or north northeastward while gradually intensifying throughout forecast period, it may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility Tuesday night or Wednesday as a tropical storm.

There is no wind signal hoisted at this time.

The enhanced southwest monsoon will continue to bring gusty conditions over the following areas not under any wind signal, especially in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds:

• Batanes
• Ilocos Provinces
• the western portion of Pangasinan
• Zambales
• Bataan
• Kalayaan Islands
• Lubang Island
• Romblon

With Haikui expected to degenerate into a remnant low over mainland China and Ineng forecast to move north northeastward away from the country, the southwest monsoon is forecast to weaken within the week.