Issued at 5 a.m. At 2:00 p.m. today, the eye of Typhoon "BUTCHOY" was located based on satellite and surface data at 980 kms East of Northern Luzon (18.0ºN 131.9ºE) with maximum winds of 185 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 220 kph. Forecast to move North at 20 kph. Meanwhile, a Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated at 260 kms West of Mindoro (13.0ºN 118.0ºE).more » Typhoon 'Butchoy' gains strength