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ST Leon maintains strength traversing northwest, TCWS No. 5 lifted in Batanes
ST Leon maintains strength traversing northwest, TCWS No. 5 lifted in Batanes
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ST Leon maintains strength traversing northwest, TCWS No. 5 lifted in Batanes
by Alessandra C. Frianela31 October 2024
Photo Courtesy: DOST-PAGASA

Super Typhoon Leon maintains its strength while moving northwest near Batanes. However, PAGASA reported early Thursday that Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 5 has been lifted in the area.

In the weather bureau's 8 AM bulletin, Leon was reported to be located 110 km north-northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, with maximum sustained winds of 195 km/h and gusts reaching up to 240 km/h. It is moving northwestward at a speed of 20 km/h.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 4 is in effect in Batanes, indicating a significant to severe threat to life and property due to potential wind impacts.

Furthermore, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 is raised in the northern portion of the Babuyan Islands, indicating a moderate to significant threat to life and property due to potential wind impacts.

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TCWS No. 2 is hoisted in the following areas:

  • The rest of the Babuyan Islands
  • Northern portion of mainland Cagayan
  • Northern portion of Apayao
  • Northern portion of Ilocos Norte

The potential impacts of the winds present a minor to moderate threat to life and property, prompting residents to take caution.

Moreover, TCWS No. 1 is raised in the following areas:

  • rest of Cagayan
  • Isabela
  • rest of Apayao
  • Abra
  • Kalinga
  • Mountain Province
  • Ifugao
  • northern porton of Benguet
  • rest of Ilocos Norte
  • Ilocos Sur

Areas under TCWS No. 1 may experience winds that pose a minimal to minor threat to life and property.

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Leon is forecasted to traverse northwest over the waters of Extreme Northern Luzon, with landfall anticipated along the eastern coast of Taiwan by this afternoon.

The next tropical cyclone bulletin is scheduled for release at 11:00 AM today.

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