Super Typhoon Leon downgraded to typhoon, moves away from Batanes

Updated Thu, October 31, 2024 at 11:54 AM Published Wed, October 30, 2024 at 11:58 PM

Super Typhoon Leon has been downgraded to a typhoon and moved away from Batanes, with Batanes now under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3.

As of 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, the typhoon's eye was located 155 kilometers north of Itbayat, Batanes, with maximum sustained winds of 175 kph and gusts up to 215 kph.

Leon is moving northwestward at 25 kph and is expected to make landfall in Taiwan on Thursday afternoon, exiting the Philippine area of responsibility by Thursday evening or early Friday morning.

The typhoon is forecast to weaken significantly due to land interaction with Taiwan's mountainous region.

TCWS No. 2 is raised over Babuyan Islands, and TCWS No. 1 is hoisted over several areas in Luzon, including mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, northern Benguet, Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur.

Heavy rainfall over Batanes and Babuyan Group of Islands may lead to flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas.

Leon, which followed Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, prompted several local government units to suspend classes.

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