Manila, July 14 -- Tropical cyclone Josie (international name Haishen) has weakened into a tropical depression and is expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Tuesday afternoon or evening before further weakening into a low-pressure area (LPA).

In its 11 a.m. bulletin on Tuesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that Josie was located 1,070 km. east of Southeastern Luzon as of 10 a.m., packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kph, while moving north-northwestward at 25 kph.

The weather bureau said that no Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) is in effect anywhere in the country.

However, PAGASA said that whil...