03-04-2015 21:00
Residents of the Philippines can breathe a sigh of relief but should not let their guard down since once-Super Typhoon Maysak is weakening yet remains on course to make landfall this weekend.
Maysak (locally known as Chedeng) was at its peak intensity when March transitioned to April with maximum sustained winds of 260 kph (160 mph), which is the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane.
Strong and disruptive wind shear has caused Maysak to weaken, a trend that will continue as the typhoon continues its journey toward the Philippines.
Full story: Accuweather
