‘Francisco’ weakens further; wind signal over Batanes lifted

MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (international name: Mekkhala) weakened further on Thursday as it moved away from the country, prompting the lifting of all Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.

1 warnings, including Batanes, the state weather bureau said.

In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services ...