Leon maintains strength, slows down over Philippine Sea

Leon maintains strength, slows down over Philippine Sea

By: - Reporter /
/ 06:39 AM October 28, 2024

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(Track from Pagasa)

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Leon (international name: Kong-rey) maintained its strength as it slowed down over the Philippine Sea, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

In a 5 a.m. bulletin on Monday, the state weather bureau said Leon’s was last located some 40 kilometers east of Central Luzon.

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It is now moving westward at 10 kilometers per hour, packing maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near its center and a gustiness of up to 105 kph.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is still raised in the following areas across Luzon:

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  • Eastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Lal-Lo, Gattaran, Baggao, Santa Teresita, Gonzaga, Peñablanca)
  • Eastern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, Ilagan City, San Pablo, Cabagan, Tumauini, Palanan, San Mariano, Dinapigue)
  • The northeastern portion of Catanduanes (Pandan, Bagamanoc, Panganiban, Viga)

Winds of 39 to 61 kph and intermittent rains may be expected in these areas within 36 hours, according to Pagasa.

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Based on the state weather bureau’s forecast track, Leon may pass closely over the Batanes area by Wednesday or Thursday.

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“Sa araw ng Biyernes, maaaring mag-landfall ang gitna o center ng bagyong Leon sa Taiwan,” state weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio added.

(On Friday, Typhoon Leon’s center may make landfall in Taiwan.)

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Aurelio further noted that the tropical storm may intensify as it remains over sea.

“Maaaring ngayong hapon ay lalakas ito at magiging severe tropical storm category,” he stated.

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(It is likely to intensify this afternoon and reach the severe tropical storm category.)

READ: Leon slightly intensifies; Three areas placed under Signal No. 1

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