Tropical Storm Queenie is projected to remain far from the Philippine landmass, Rappler reports. The storm, known internationally as Surigae, entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility and was given the local name Queenie, according to Philstar.com.
Forecasters expect Queenie to intensify into a typhoon by September 27, Inquirer.net reports. Even without a direct hit, the storm's trough is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of the country on Thursday, according to the Philippine News Agency.
The combined forecasts point to a storm that stays offshore while still affecting local weather. SunStar Publishing Inc. describes the period as a rainy close to September.
What to watch next: whether Queenie strengthens as projected and how much rain its trough delivers across the Philippines in the coming days.
