Typhoon Paolo makes landfall in Isabela with 130 kph winds

Typhoon Paolo (Matmo), the 16th cyclone to hit the Philippines this year, has intensified into a typhoon category and made landfall in Dinapigue, Isabela.

PAGASA reported that Paolo's center made landfall at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, with maximum sustained winds of 130 kilometers per hour and gustiness up to 215 kph.

As of 10 am, Paolo was already in the vicinity of San Guillermo, Isabela, moving west northwest at 25 kph.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 4 has been hoisted over several areas in Aurora and Northern Luzon.

The typhoon is expected to cross Northern Luzon and emerge over the West Philippine Sea on Friday afternoon or evening.

Paolo may slightly weaken while traversing Northern Luzon but could re-intensify over the West Philippine Sea.

The typhoon's trough is causing scattered rainfall and thunderstorms in other parts of Luzon and Western Visayas.

PAGASA has issued warnings for potential floods, landslides, and storm surges in affected areas.

In Isabela, approximately 518 families or 1,574 individuals have already evacuated their homes.