‘Ambo’ maintains strength, moves farther away from RP

MANILA, Philippines - Tropical storm "Ambo" (international code name Neoguri) maintained its strength as it continued moving away from Philippine territory Tuesday night, state weather forecasters said. In its 11 p.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration said "Ambo" was 460 kms west-northwest of Puerto Princesa City as of 10 p.m. "Ambo" packed maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph, and was moving west-northwest at 17 kph. By Wednesday morning, it is expected to be 610 kms west-northwest of Puerto Princesa City, Pagasa said. It added the public storm warning signal over Palawan is now lowered. - GMANews.TV