Super Typhoon Leon downgraded to severe tropical storm

Super Typhoon Leon (international name: Kong-Rey) has downgraded to a severe tropical storm and exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility early Friday morning.

As of 4 am on November 1, the typhoon's center was located approximately 550 kilometers north-northwest of Itbayat, Batanes, with maximum sustained winds of 100 kph and gusts up to 140 kph, moving at 20 kph.

All tropical cyclone wind signals nationwide have been lifted, though strong winds are still expected in parts of Northern Luzon due to the wind flow coming towards Leon's circulation.

Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms are forecasted over the western section of Luzon, particularly in Zambales, Bataan, Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, and parts of Metro Manila on All Saints' Day.

Improved weather conditions throughout the country are expected by Saturday.