Typhoon Surigae Exits Philippines; ITCZ Rains Continue
Typhoon Surigae (Queenie), the 17th tropical cyclone of 2026, exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Sunday.
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Typhoon Surigae (Queenie), the 17th tropical cyclone of 2026, exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Sunday.
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