Live Breaking News & Updates on An Bring Damaging Winds

File photo MANILA - The approaching Severe Tropical Storm Rai, which will be known as Odette in the country, can bring damaging winds, making sailing in the central Philippines dangerous for small and big vessels. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), 'Rai' may hit the country Tuesday night. PAGASA weather forecaster Nikos Penaranda said rough seas will prevail and winds can cause waves over 4 meters high in open seas, particularly Bohol Sea bordering Eastern Visayas-Caraga area where "Odette" may make a landfall. Penaranda said such winds will also prompt hoisting of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 in various central Philippine areas. "If that happens, vessels won't be allowed to sail there," he said. PAGASA located "Rai" 1,165 kilometers east of Mindanao as of 10 a.m. Tuesday, still outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). It was moving west-northwestwards at 30 ....

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