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Julian intensifies into tropical storm
Tropical Storm Julian, internationally known as Krathon, has intensified with maximum sustained winds of 85 kph and gusts up to 105 kph.
Wind Signal No. 1 has been raised over Batanes, Cagayan (including the Babuyan Islands), Isabela, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, eastern and central Mountain Province, eastern Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, northern Ilocos Sur, and northern Aurora.
The storm is located 345 km east of Aparri, Cagayan, and is moving southwestward.
Julian may reach super typhoon strength, and the highest wind signal that may be hoisted is Wind Signal No. 4.
It is forecast to move west-southwestward or westward towards the Batanes-Babuyan Islands area until Tuesday morning, before accelerating north to north northeastward over the waters east of Taiwan.
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Tropical Storm Julian (Krathon) has slightly strengthened with maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h and gustiness up to 105 km/h, located 345 km east of Aparri, Cagayan.
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Severe Tropical Storm Julian, internationally named Krathon, has intensified into a typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h and gusts up to 150 km/h, moving northwestward.
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Tropical Depression Julian has intensified into a tropical storm, with maximum sustained winds of 55 kph and gusts up to 70 kph.
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Tropical Depression Julian maintained its strength on Friday afternoon, moving over east of Batanes.
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Tropical Depression Julian, the 10th tropical cyclone this year, has intensified and is currently located 400 kilometers east southeast of Basco, Batanes.
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