Typhoon Usagi blew out of the Philippines early Friday as another dangerous storm drew closer, threatening an area where scores were killed by flash floods and landslides just weeks ago, the weather service said.

Typhoon Usagi weakened sharply on Friday after bearing down on the Philippines' northern towns, blowing away houses in its path as authorities brace for another storm that could hit the capital Manila over the weekend.

Strong winds and torrential rain batter the Philippines as Super Typhoon Usagi arrives:: Mark Andres Bagasin:::: Cagayan Province, PhilippinesVideos from an eyewitness showed trees swaying heavily in Palawig,