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Typhoon Jenny has slightly weakened and is anticipated to exit the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Thursday afternoon or evening, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
As of 4 a.m., the center of the eye of Typhoon Jenny was located approximately 270 kilometers east-northeast of Itbayat, Batanes. With sustained winds of 150 kph and gusts reaching up to 185 kph, the typhoon is moving west-northwest at 10 kph.
PAGASA weather forecaster Veronica Torres stated that based on the track forecast, Typhoon Jenny is expected to make landfall over the southern portion of Taiwan tomorrow morning and then exit PAR tomorrow afternoon or evening.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal no. 3 has been raised over the northern portion of Batanes, while Signal no. 2 is in effect over the rest of Batanes and the northern portion of Babuyan Islands. Signal no. 1 is raised over various areas, including the rest of Babuyan Island, the northern portion of mainland Cagayan, the northern portion of Apayao, and the northern portion of Ilocos Norte.
Batanes is forecasted to experience 100-200 mm of accumulated rainfall on Wednesday, while the northern portion of Babuyan Islands will receive 50-100 mm of accumulated rainfall.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay updated with the latest weather advisories and take necessary precautions as Typhoon Jenny progresses.