Cyclone Queenie (international name Surigae) is now a tropical storm after entering the Philippine area of responsibility, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

Tropical Storm Queenie (international name: Surigae) entered the Philippine area of responsibility Thursday morning, the state weather bureau PAGASA said.

Tropical Storm Surigae entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) early Thursday morning, state weather bureau PAGASA said.