Updated Nov. 30, 2019 8:06 PM
A strengthening typhoon will continue to approach the Philippines through the weekend, but it could deliver dangerous impacts during the first week of December.
As of Saturday night, local time, Kammuri was categorized as a typhoon with wind speeds of 148 km/h (92 mph).
Kammuri is being referred to as Tisoy in the Philippines.
Kammuri is seen approaching the Philippines on Nov. 30, 2019. (Image/NOAA)
Kammuri is expected to continue on a general westerly path through the weekend.
Favorable strengthening conditions will be over the region. During this time, the main impact will be to those traveling in the Philippine Sea, where dangerously rough seas are expected.
"It is likely that Kammuri will impact the Philippines as a powerful typhoon early this week," said Douty.
Should this be the case, damaging winds of more than 160 km/h (100 mph) will be likely near where Kammuri makes landfall. Rainfall of 150-300 mm (6-12 inches) will be likely closest to the center of Kammuri.
A more expansive impact will be a lengthy period of heavy tropical downpours leading to flooding in the region, as well as mudslides in the hilly terrain.
At this time, areas across the Philippines from Samar Island and northern Panay Island through Luzon are the most at risk for these impacts.
Once back over water in the South China Sea, the warm waters are conducive to keeping Kammuri together for a time. However, Kammuri will encounter less favorable conditions which will cause the storm to weaken dramatically or dissipate completely before reaching Vietnam or China.
Either way, rough seas will be expected in the South China Sea during the middle and later part of this week.
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Behind Kammuri, there could be more development east of Guam by early this week. This system could be quite significant should the same areas of the Philippines be affected by two tropical systems within one week.
Keep checking back with AccuWeather as meteorologists continue to monitor the tropical activity in the Western Pacific Basin.
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