Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday urged the public to further brace for expected storm surges, "heavy to intense" rainfall and "strong" winds due to typhoon 'Ruby' (international name 'Hagupit'), forecasting an even higher probability of such tropical cyclone hitting land this weekend.

"There's already over 80 percent probability of 'Ruby' making landfall in the country," forecaster Cris Perez said Friday (Dec. 5) on the side of a briefing in Metro Manila.

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