Hopefully it would curve northward...

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/221211/n...saturday-night



[size=2]PAGASA: Incoming cyclone may enter PHL Saturday night[/size]
05/21/2011 | 07:39 AM

A tropical cyclone that looms as the herald of the rainy season this year may enter the Philippine area of responsibility as early as Saturday night, state weather forecasters said.

Science Department Undersecretary Graciano Yumul Jr. said the cyclone might move towards Northeast Luzon and directly affect parts of the country starting next week.

“(Maaring) papasok ang cyclone mamayang gabi o bukas ng umaga sa Philippine Area of Responsibility... Magta-traverse siya dikit sa northeast Luzon," Yumul said in an interview on dzRH radio.

He said the cyclone, which will be codenamed “Chedeng" once in Philippine territory, is still gaining strength and will likely enhance the southwest monsoon.

Yumul said the cyclone is likely to affect the western seaboard including Metro Manila, bringing rains to these areas, and it might also usher in the rainy season.

According to him, there is “strong possibility" the cyclone could be among the most most powerful cyclones to hit the country this year.