Typhoon Leon continue to intensify as it approach northern Luzon

As of 5:00 AM, October 30, 2024, Typhoon Leon has further intensified as it moves west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea, approaching northern Luzon.

Location and Intensity

• Location: 395 km East of Calayan, Cagayan
• Maximum Winds: 165 km/h near the center
• Gustiness: Up to 205 km/h
• Movement: West northwestward at 15 km/h
• Extent of Winds: Strong to typhoon-force winds extend outwards up to 680 km from the center

Areas Under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS)

TCWS No. 3 (Storm-force winds expected within 18 hours, 89-117 km/h)

• Luzon:
  • Batanes
  • Eastern portion of Babuyan Islands

TCWS No. 2 (62-88 km/h, Minor to moderate threat to life and property)

• Luzon:
  • Rest of Babuyan Islands
  • 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

TCWS No. 1 (39-61 km/h, Minimal to minor threat to life and property)

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)

Other Hazards Affecting Land Areas

• Heavy Rainfall: Refer to Weather Advisory No. 8 for details on anticipated heavy rainfall.
• Severe Winds: Moderate to significant impacts are expected within areas under TCWS No. 3.
• Coastal Inundation: Life-threatening storm surge reaching 2.0 to 3.0 meters above normal tide levels is possible in low-lying coastal areas of Batanes and Cagayan including Babuyan Islands.

Hazards Affecting Coastal Waters

• Very Rough to High Seas:
  • Up to 12.0 m in the seaboards of Batanes
  • Up to 10.0 m in Babuyan Islands and northeastern Cagayan
  • Up to 8.0 m in the remaining eastern seaboard of Cagayan
  • Mariners are advised to remain in port and avoid sea travel until conditions improve.

Track and Intensity Outlook

Leon is forecast to move northwestward, nearing Batanes tomorrow morning, October 31, and may reach super typhoon intensity as it approaches. Landfall in Taiwan is expected tomorrow afternoon, after which it will move northward toward the East China Sea, potentially exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility by early November 1.

Residents in affected areas are urged to take all necessary precautions and follow local advisories. Stay updated for the next bulletin at 11:00 AM.