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Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (Mekkhala) Nears Typhoon Strength Over the Philippine Sea

June 21, 2026

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Severe Tropical Storm Francisco, internationally named Mekkhala, is intensifying over the Philippine Sea and could become a typhoon later today. PAGASA warns Wind Signal No. […]

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Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (Mekkhala) Nears Typhoon Strength Over the Philippine Sea

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