The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Tropical Storm “Marce” (international name: Yinxing) has intensified into a severe tropical storm, prompting the issuance of Wind Signal No. 1 in five areas across northern Luzon on Monday evening, Nov. 4.
Marce now has maximum sustained winds of 100 kilometers per hour (kph) near its center and gusts reaching 125 kph.