Tropical Storm Tino Expected to Intensify Into Typhoon as It Nears Central Philippines Severe Tropical Storm Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) is expected to strengthen into a severe typhoon on Monday as it moves toward the central part of the Philippines, weather authorities said. The storm, described as compact with strong winds concentrated near its center, is forecast to cross the central Philippines later in the day. Despite its small size, forecasters warned that Tino could bring widespr