Typhoon Domeng kept its punch while drifting farther from Philippine landmass, with state weather bureau Pagasa signaling the storm’s imminent exit from the Philippine area of responsibility.
As of early Monday, the cyclone was packing winds of 130 kph and gusts reaching 160 kph, maintaining its strength even as it moved away from the country.
The storm was last spotted off Itbayat, Batanes, tracking north northwest at a slower 15 kph, indicating a steady but easing pace.
Forecasters said Domeng was likely to leave the country’s monitoring zone within the day as it continued its northward trajectory.
Despite its intensity, no tropical cyclone wind signals were raised, reflecting its distance from land.
Still, its outer bands, combined with the southwest monsoon, stirred strong to near gale winds across several areas.
Metro Manila, Batanes, the Babuyan Islands, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol, Panay, and parts of Negros Occidental were among those feeling the effects, particularly in exposed coastal and upland zones.
Pagasa said the system may have already peaked and is expected to gradually weaken as it curves toward southern Japan, with Okinawa in its projected path.