Typhoon Paolo slightly weakens but remains threat with 120 kph winds

Typhoon Paolo slightly weakened over Northern Luzon but remains a threat, with PAGASA reporting maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h and gusts up to 200 km/h as of 2 pm Friday.

The typhoon made landfall in Dinapigue, Isabela, at 9 am and was last seen near Mayoyao, Ifugao, moving west-northwest at 30 km/h.

Paolo is expected to emerge over the West Philippine Sea by Friday afternoon or evening and is likely to re-intensify.

Tropical cyclone wind Signal No. 4 is in effect for areas facing typhoon-force winds, posing a significant threat to life and property.

Signal No. 3 remains for areas with storm-force winds, indicating a moderate to significant threat, while Signal No. 2 covers areas with gale-force winds, a minor to moderate threat.

Moderate to heavy rainfall from Paolo could still cause floods and landslides in Luzon.

A storm surge warning is in effect for parts of Luzon, with potential heights from 1.0 to 3.0 meters in specific coastal areas.