Leon intensified into a Super Typhoon as is moves closer to North Luzon

As of the latest update, Typhoon Leon has intensified into a Super Typhoon and is currently located 360 km east of Calayan, Cagayan. This powerful storm now carries maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h near its center, with gusts reaching up to 230 km/h.

Movement of Super Typhoon Leon

Leon continues to move west-northwestward at 10 km/h, maintaining a trajectory that could bring it dangerously close to Northern Luzon. With its current strength, Leon poses a serious threat to life and property in affected areas, especially in regions under heightened Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 (89-117 km/h)

• Luzon:
  • Batanes
  • Eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Babuyan Island, Camiguin Island, Calayan Island)
  • Northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana)

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 (62-88 km/h)

• Luzon:
  • Rest of Babuyan Islands
  • Rest of mainland Cagayan
  • Northern and eastern portions of Isabela (Santo Tomas, Santa Maria, Quezon, San Mariano, Naguilian, Dinapigue, Delfin Albano, San Pablo, Ilagan City, Benito Soliven, Tumauini, Cabagan, Palanan, Quirino, Divilacan, Gamu, Mallig, Maconacon, Burgos, City of Cauayan, San Guillermo, Angadanan, Cabatuan, Luna, Reina Mercedes, Roxas, Aurora, San Manuel)
  • Apayao
  • Kalinga
  • Northern and eastern portions of Abra (Tineg, Lacub, Malibcong, Lagayan, San Juan, Lagangilang, Licuan-Baay, Daguioman)
  • Eastern portion of Mountain Province (Paracelis)
  • Ilocos Norte

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 (39-61 km/h)

• Luzon:
  • Rest of Isabela
  • Quirino
  • Nueva Vizcaya
  • Rest of Mountain Province
  • Ifugao
  • Benguet
  • Rest of Abra
  • Ilocos Sur
  • La Union
  • Pangasinan
  • Nueva Ecija
  • Aurora
  • Northeastern portion of Tarlac (Camiling, San Clemente, Paniqui, Moncada, Anao, San Manuel, Pura, Ramos, Victoria, Gerona, Santa Ignacia, City of Tarlac, La Paz)
  • Northern portion of Bulacan (Doña Remedios Trinidad, San Miguel)
  • Northern portion of Quezon (Infanta, General Nakar) including Polillo Islands
  • Camarines Norte
  • Northern portion of Camarines Sur (Siruma, Tinambac, Lagonoy, Garchitorena, Caramoan)
  • Northern and eastern portions of Catanduanes (Pandan, Gigmoto, Bagamanoc, Panganiban, Viga, Baras, Caramoran)

Residents in Northern Luzon, particularly those in Batanes and Cagayan, are advised to be vigilant, stay updated on advisories, and prepare for strong winds, heavy rains, and potential storm surges.