MANILA — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Monday (28 Oct 2024) that Tropical Storm Leon would bring gusty winds across parts of the Philippines, with several areas in mainland Cagayan placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1.
PAGASA indicated that Leon could intensify within the next 24 hours, potentially reaching the severe tropical storm category by the afternoon. The storm is expected to move near the Batanes area on Wednesday or Thursday.
Areas experiencing strong winds include:
Mainland Cagayan: Santa Ana, Lal-Lo, Gattaran, Baggao, Santa Teresita, Gonzaga, Peñablanca
Isabela: Maconacon, Divilacan, Ilagan City, San Pablo, Cabagan, Tumauini, Palanan, San Mariano, Dinapigue
Catanduanes: Pandan, Bagamanoc, Panganiban, Viga
Additionally, Batangas, most of MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, Northern Mindanao, and Caraga Region will experience strong to gale-force winds.
Leon, with maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center and gusts up to 105 kph, was last spotted 840 kilometers east of Central Luzon. PAGASA warned of very rough seas in the seaboard of Batanes, advising against sea travel in these areas.
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