MANILA – Tropical Storm Leon (international name Kong-rey) has weakened and exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) early Friday (01 Nov. 2024) morning. Despite its departure, the storm’s lingering effects will bring rainy weather to portions of Luzon on All Saints’ Day.
According to PAGASA weather specialist Benison Estareja, Leon left PAR at 1:30 a.m., positioned approximately 550 km north-northwest of Itbayat, Batanes. The storm currently carries sustained winds of 100 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 140 km/h, moving northwest at 20 km/h.
Although all tropical cyclone warnings have been lifted, PAGASA warns that the storm’s trough will continue to bring cloudy skies with scattered rain and thunderstorms across western Luzon, particularly in Zambales, Bataan, Palawan, and Occidental Mindoro.
Metro Manila and other parts of the country may experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to localized weather conditions.
Additionally, strong to gale-force winds are expected over Batanes, Babuyan Island, northeastern Cagayan, and eastern Isabela due to wind flow toward Leon’s circulation. Improved weather is anticipated nationwide by Saturday.
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