Tropical Storm Koppu

A weak tropical storm in the northwest Pacific is expected to intensify over the next few days, tracking toward the northern Philippines. Although the track is still very uncertain at this point, the GFS model suggests that Koppu could spend at least 3 days over the northern Phillipines, specifically the island of Luzon.

The GFS model is forecasting Koppu to spend at least 3 days over the island of Luzon in the northern Philippines beginning Saturday, Eastern Time. (Weather Underground)

GFS model forecasted track, Via Capital Weather Gang

Tremendous damage from torrential rains, storm surge, and deadly mudslides could potentially occur over the Luzon island if Koppu continued on its forecasted track.

There is still a lot of uncertainty with tropical storm Koppu, but to stay up-to-date keep checking the blog and also visit the Capital Weather Gang for more on tropical storm Koppu.