article_snippet.sent: And residents and toursists along the eastern coast have been warned that it will hit land some time in the next 72 hours.
article_snippet.sent: it is expected to weaken once it hits the central or northern parts of the main Philippine island of Luzon on Saturday or Sunday. '
article_snippet.sent: Although it is expected to weaken slightly, it will still pose a significant threat to islands in it past.
article_snippet.sent: But this will still be typhoon intensity so this will bring strong winds when this makes landfall on the eastern coast.
article_snippet.sent: Thousands of Filipinos have already begun travelling to the provinces and popular tourist spots before the weekend.
article_snippet.sent: The storm is expected to dissipate shortly after The storm leaves the Philippines.