State weather bureau PAGASA said Super Typhoon Bavi is forecast to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility around July 8 and may bring strong winds and enhanced monsoon rains to parts of the country.
Bavi was located about 2,700 to 2,929 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas as of early July 5. It had maximum sustained winds of 195 to 205 kilometers per hour and gusts up to 250 kph while moving westward.
PAGASA said the cyclone is unlikely to make landfall in the Philippines. It may pass near extreme Northern Luzon or the Batanes area. Tropical cyclone wind signals could be raised over northern and eastern portions of Northern Luzon as early as July 7.
The Super Typhoon will be given the local name Inday upon entering the PAR. It is also expected to strengthen the southwest monsoon, bringing heavy rains to northern and western parts of the country later in the week. Fair weather with possible isolated thunderstorms is forecast for most areas on July 5.
