MANILA, Nov. 2 -- A tropical storm with international name Kalmaegi has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and was given the local name Tino, the country's 20th tropical cyclone this year.

In its 11 a.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Tino was located 955 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas, moving westward at 30 kph with maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 105 kph.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 was hoisted over Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands and Surigao and Bucas Grande Islands.

PAGASA said minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under TCWS No. 1.

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