Philippines prepares for Super Typhoon Leon as winds reach 185 kilometers per hour
newsinfo.inquirer.net — October 30, 2024, 06:01 AM UTC
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has instructed local governments in the Philippines to prepare for Super Typhoon Leon, which is currently moving west-northwest with maximum winds of 185 kilometers per hour. The typhoon's eye was last located 360 kilometers east of Calayan, Cagayan. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 has been issued for Batanes and parts of Cagayan, while Signal No. 2 and Signal No. 1 have been raised in several other areas. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the typhoon approaches, with various regions under different storm signals indicating the expected severity of the weather conditions.