Thunderstorm Watch #VISPRSD Issued at 10:00 PM 29 October 2024 Thunderstorm is MORE LIKELY to develop over #Palawan within 12 hours.
Thunderstorm Advisory No. 3-Final #NCR_PRSD Issued at: 6:03 AM, 30 October 2024(Wednesday) All Thunderstorm Advisory over NCR-PRSD forecast area are now TERMINATED. However, all are still advised to continue monitoring for updates.
Under present weather conditions, At 3:00 AM today, the center of the eye of Typhoon "LEON" {KONG-REY} was estimated based on all available data at 380 km East of Aparri, Cagayan or 395 km East of Calayan, Cagayan (18.8 °N, 125.2°E) with maximum sustained winds of 165 km/h and gustiness of up to 205 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 15 km/h. . The 12-hour rainfall forecast is light to moderate rains and thunderstorms. WATERCOURSES LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED : + **Oriental Mindoro** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Malaylay-Baco, Pulang Tubig, Mag-asawang Tubig, Butas, Pula, Agsalin, Bansud, Sumagui, Bongabong, Baroc, Bulalacao and Balete. + **Occidental Mindoro** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Abra De Ilog, Caguray, Labangan, Lumintao, Anahawin, Monpong, Amnay, Pola, Pagbahan, Mamburao, Ibod, and Bugsanga-Magbando. + **Romblon** - All rivers and its tributaries + **Palawan** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Abongan, Lian, Barbakan, Rizal, Caramay, Langogan, Babuyan, Bacungan, Iwahig Penal, Inagauan, Aborlan, Malatgao, Apurauan, Baton-Baton, Aramaywan, Ihawig, Panitian, Pulot, Lamakan, Kinlugan, Eraan, Tiga Plan, Malabangan, Ilog, Bansang, Conduaga, Culasian, Iwahig (Brookes), Okayan, Canipaan and Busuanga, Coron. + **Marinduque** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Tawiran-Tagum (Marinduque) and Boac.
Under present weather conditions, At 3:00 AM today, the center of the eye of Typhoon "LEON" {KONG-REY} was estimated based on all available data at 380 km East of Aparri, Cagayan or 395 km East of Calayan, Cagayan (18.8 °N, 125.2°E) with maximum sustained winds of 165 km/h and gustiness of up to 205 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 15 km/h. . The 12-hour rainfall forecast is light to moderate rains and thunderstorms. WATERCOURSES LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED : + **Capiz** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Panay, Mambusao, Panay Malinao, Alingon and Balantian. + **Antique** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Sibalom, Ipayo, Cagaranan, Palawan, Cairauan, Dalanas and Tibiao. + **Aklan** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Ibajay, Aklan and Jalo. + **Guimaras** - All rivers and its tributaries + **Iloilo** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Pinantan, Barotac, Akalaygan, Jalaud, Jalano, Jagdong, Jalaur, Lamunan, Jaro-Aganan, Sibalom and Guimbal. + **Negros Occidental** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Malogo, Sicaba, Grande, Himogaan, Danao, Upper Tabanan, Sipalay and Lower Ilog.
Under present weather conditions, At 3:00 AM today, the center of the eye of Typhoon "LEON" {KONG-REY} was estimated based on all available data at 380 km East of Aparri, Cagayan or 395 km East of Calayan, Cagayan (18.8 °N, 125.2°E) with maximum sustained winds of 165 km/h and gustiness of up to 205 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 15 km/h. . The 12-hour rainfall forecast is moderate to occasionally heavy rains. WATERCOURSES STILL LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED : + **Camarines Norte** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Labo and Daet Basud. + **Catanduanes** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Cabuyan, Bato and Pajo. + **Albay** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Guinale and Upper Donsol. + **Masbate** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Lanang, Mapayawan, Mandaon, Asid, Malbug, Guiom, Nainday, Daraga, Nauco (Aguada) and Baleno. + **Camarines Sur** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Lower Kilbay Catabangan, Ragay, Tinalmud, Tambang and Lagonoy. + **Sorsogon** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Lower Donsol, Ogod, Putiao, Cadacan, Banuang-Daan, Fabrica (Tugbugan) and Matnog.
Under present weather conditions, At 3:00 AM today, the center of the eye of Typhoon "LEON" {KONG-REY} was estimated based on all available data at 380 km East of Aparri, Cagayan or 395 km East of Calayan, Cagayan (18.8 °N, 125.2°E) with maximum sustained winds of 165 km/h and gustiness of up to 205 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 15 km/h. . The 12-hour rainfall forecast is moderate to occasionally heavy rains. WATERCOURSES STILL LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED : + **Quezon** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Upper Umiray, Lower Bolbok (Lawaya), Malaking-Ilog, Iyam, Macalelon, Catanauan, Silongin Lagda, Pagsanjan, Yabahaan, Bigol, Guinhalinan, Vinas, Calauag, Pandanan, Sta. Lucia, Lugan Malaybalay, Maapon, Bucal (Lalangan), Lakayat, Tignoan, Agos, Anibawan (Polilio Island) and Upper Kilbay - Catabangan. + **Laguna** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Pagsanjan, Pila-Sta. Cruz, San Juan and San Cristobal. + **Rizal** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Upper Marikina and Kaliwa. + **Cavite** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Laboc (Balsahan), Cañas, Ylang-Ylang, Imus, and Maragondon. + **Batangas** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Lian, Banabang-Molino, Pansipit, Kapumpong, Rosario-Lobo and Upper Bolbok (Lawaya).
Under present weather conditions, At 3:00 AM today, the center of the eye of Typhoon "LEON" {KONG-REY} was estimated based on all available data at 380 km East of Aparri, Cagayan or 395 km East of Calayan, Cagayan (18.8 °N, 125.2°E) with maximum sustained winds of 165 km/h and gustiness of up to 205 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 15 km/h. . The 12-hour rainfall forecast is moderate to heavy rains. WATERCOURSES STILL LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED : + **Aurora** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Casiguran, Aguang and Lower Umiray. + **Zambales** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Pamatawan, Sto. Tomas, Bucao, Bancal and Lawis. + **Bataan** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Balanga and Morong.
Under present weather conditions, At 3:00 AM today, the center of the eye of Typhoon "LEON" {KONG-REY} was estimated based on all available data at 380 km East of Aparri, Cagayan or 395 km East of Calayan, Cagayan (18.8 °N, 125.2°E) with maximum sustained winds of 165 km/h and gustiness of up to 205 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 15 km/h. . The 12-hour rainfall forecast is heavy rains. WATERCOURSES LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED : + **Isabela** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Dikatayan, Divilacan and Palanan-Pinacanauan. + **Cagayan** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Linao, Lower Abulug, Lower Pamplona, Cabicungan, Aunugay, Baua, Palawig and Taboan. + **Quirino** - All rivers and its tributaries + **Nueva Vizcaya** - All rivers and its tributaries
Under present weather conditions, At 3:00 AM today, the center of the eye of Typhoon "LEON" {KONG-REY} was estimated based on all available data at 380 km East of Aparri, Cagayan or 395 km East of Calayan, Cagayan (18.8 °N, 125.2°E) with maximum sustained winds of 165 km/h and gustiness of up to 205 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 15 km/h. . The 12-hour rainfall forecast is moderate to heavy rains. WATERCOURSES STILL LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED : + **Pangasinan** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Balincaguing and Alaminos. + **Ilocos Sur** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Lower Abra, Silay-Sta. Maria, Buaya, and Amburayan. + **Ilocos Norte** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Bulu, Banban, Bacarra-Vintar, Laoag and Quiaoit. + **La Union** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Amburayan, Baroro, Lower Bauang and Aringay.
A tropical cyclone will affect the locality. Winds of 89 kph up to 117 kph may be expected in at least 18 hours. TYPHOON “LEON” FURTHER INTENSIFIES AS IT MOVES WEST NORTHWESTWARD OVER THE PHILIPPINE SEA. Location of eye/center : The center of the eye was estimated based on all available data at 395 km East of Calayan, Cagayan (18.9, 125.2). Strength : Maximum winds of 165 kph near the centerand gustiness of up to 205 kph. Forecast movement : Forecast to move West Northwestward at 15 kph Forecast position : Oct 30, 2024 02:00 PM - 280 km East of Calayan, Cagayan Oct 31, 2024 02:00 AM - 95 km East Northeast of Basco, Batanes Oct 31, 2024 02:00 PM - 225 km North Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes Nov 01, 2024 02:00 AM - 460 km North Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes or over Taiwan Strait (OUTSIDE PAR) Nov 01, 2024 02:00 PM - 680 km North Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes or in the vicinity of Fujian, China (OUTSIDE PAR) Nov 02, 2024 02:00 AM - 955 km North of Extreme Northern Luzon over the East China Sea (OUTSIDE PAR) HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS Heavy Rainfall Outlook Refer to Weather Advisory No. 8 issued at 5:00 AM today for the Heavy Rainfall Outlook associated with LEON. Severe Winds The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction. Moderate to significant impacts from storm-force winds are possible within any of the localities where Wind Signal No. 3 is hoisted. Minor to moderate impacts from gale-force winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 2. Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1. The highest Wind Signal which may be hoisted during the occurrence of LEON is Wind Signal No. 4, especially in Batanes and Babuyan Islands. The hoisting of Wind Signal No. 5 is also not ruled out. Furthermore, the wind flow coming towards the circulation of LEON will also bring gusty conditions (strong to gale-force) over the following localities (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds) outside Wind Signal areas: Today (30 October): Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, most of Visayas, and Dinagat Islands. Tomorrow (31 October): Aurora, Batangas, Quezon, MIMAROPA, and Bicol Region. Friday (1 November): Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, and Aurora. Coastal Inundation There is a moderate to high risk of life-threatening storm surge reaching 2.0 to 3.0 m above normal tide levels in the next 48 hours over the low-lying or exposed coastal localities of Batanes and Cagayan including Babuyan Islands. Refer to Storm Surge Warning No. 4 issued at 2:00 AM today for the details. HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS A Gale Warning is hoisted over the seaboard of Northern Luzon and the eastern seaboards of Central and Southern Luzon. Refer to Gale Warning No. 4 issued at 5:00 AM today for the details. 24-Hour Sea Condition Forecast Up to very rough or high seas: Up to 12.0 m: The seaboards of Batanes Up to 10.0 m: The seaboards of Babuyan Islands and northeastern mainland Cagayan Up to 8.0 m: The remaining eastern seaboard of mainland Cagayan Up to 7.0 m: The seaboards of Isabela; the remaining northern seaboard of mainland Cagayan Up to 6.0 m: The northern seaboard of Ilocos Norte Up to 4.5 m: The seaboard of northern Aurora Sea travel is risky all types or tonnage of vessels. All mariners must remain in port or, if underway, seek shelter or safe harbor as soon as possible until winds and waves subside. Up to rough seas: Up to 4.0 m: The western seaboard of Ilocos Norte; the remaining seaboard of Aurora; the northern and eastern seaboard of Polillo Islands, the seaboard of Camarines Norte; the northern seaboards of Camarines Sur; the northern and eastern seaboards of Catanduanes Up to 3.5 m: The seaboard of Ilocos Sur; the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Samar. Up to 3.0 m: The eastern seaboards of mainland Quezon, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, and Eastern Samar; the remaining seaboards of Ilocos Region. Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels. Up to moderate seas: Up to 2.5 m: The seaboards of Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Islands, and Kalayaan Islands; the western seaboard of northern Palawarn; the eastern seaboards of Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur Up to 2.0 m: The remaining seaboards of Luzon and Visayas Mariners of motorbancas and similarly-sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigation under these conditions. TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK LEON is forecast to move northwestward over the Philippine Sea until it makes landfall along the eastern coast of Taiwan tomorrow (31 October) afternoon. After crossing the landmass of Taiwan, LEON will then turn north northwestward to northeastward over the Taiwan Strait towards the East China Sea and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility tomorrow evening or Friday early morning (1 November). A second landfall over mainland China is not ruled out during this period. LEON will be closest to Batanes from tomorrow early morning to noon time. A landfall in Batanes is also not ruled out. This tropical cyclone is forecast to continue rapidly intensifying over the Philippine Sea until prior to landfall over Taiwan. LEON will likely be at or near super typhoon intensity during its closest point of approach to Batanes.
A tropical cyclone will affect the the locality. Winds of 62 kph up to 88 kph may be expected in at least 24 hours. TYPHOON “LEON” FURTHER INTENSIFIES AS IT MOVES WEST NORTHWESTWARD OVER THE PHILIPPINE SEA. Location of eye/center : The center of the eye was estimated based on all available data at 395 km East of Calayan, Cagayan (18.9, 125.2). Strength : Maximum winds of 165 kph near the centerand gustiness of up to 205 kph. Forecast movement : Forecast to move West Northwestward at 15 kph Forecast position : Oct 30, 2024 02:00 PM - 280 km East of Calayan, Cagayan Oct 31, 2024 02:00 AM - 95 km East Northeast of Basco, Batanes Oct 31, 2024 02:00 PM - 225 km North Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes Nov 01, 2024 02:00 AM - 460 km North Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes or over Taiwan Strait (OUTSIDE PAR) Nov 01, 2024 02:00 PM - 680 km North Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes or in the vicinity of Fujian, China (OUTSIDE PAR) Nov 02, 2024 02:00 AM - 955 km North of Extreme Northern Luzon over the East China Sea (OUTSIDE PAR) HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS Heavy Rainfall Outlook Refer to Weather Advisory No. 8 issued at 5:00 AM today for the Heavy Rainfall Outlook associated with LEON. Severe Winds The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction. Moderate to significant impacts from storm-force winds are possible within any of the localities where Wind Signal No. 3 is hoisted. Minor to moderate impacts from gale-force winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 2. Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1. The highest Wind Signal which may be hoisted during the occurrence of LEON is Wind Signal No. 4, especially in Batanes and Babuyan Islands. The hoisting of Wind Signal No. 5 is also not ruled out. Furthermore, the wind flow coming towards the circulation of LEON will also bring gusty conditions (strong to gale-force) over the following localities (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds) outside Wind Signal areas: Today (30 October): Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, most of Visayas, and Dinagat Islands. Tomorrow (31 October): Aurora, Batangas, Quezon, MIMAROPA, and Bicol Region. Friday (1 November): Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, and Aurora. Coastal Inundation There is a moderate to high risk of life-threatening storm surge reaching 2.0 to 3.0 m above normal tide levels in the next 48 hours over the low-lying or exposed coastal localities of Batanes and Cagayan including Babuyan Islands. Refer to Storm Surge Warning No. 4 issued at 2:00 AM today for the details. HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS A Gale Warning is hoisted over the seaboard of Northern Luzon and the eastern seaboards of Central and Southern Luzon. Refer to Gale Warning No. 4 issued at 5:00 AM today for the details. 24-Hour Sea Condition Forecast Up to very rough or high seas: Up to 12.0 m: The seaboards of Batanes Up to 10.0 m: The seaboards of Babuyan Islands and northeastern mainland Cagayan Up to 8.0 m: The remaining eastern seaboard of mainland Cagayan Up to 7.0 m: The seaboards of Isabela; the remaining northern seaboard of mainland Cagayan Up to 6.0 m: The northern seaboard of Ilocos Norte Up to 4.5 m: The seaboard of northern Aurora Sea travel is risky all types or tonnage of vessels. All mariners must remain in port or, if underway, seek shelter or safe harbor as soon as possible until winds and waves subside. Up to rough seas: Up to 4.0 m: The western seaboard of Ilocos Norte; the remaining seaboard of Aurora; the northern and eastern seaboard of Polillo Islands, the seaboard of Camarines Norte; the northern seaboards of Camarines Sur; the northern and eastern seaboards of Catanduanes Up to 3.5 m: The seaboard of Ilocos Sur; the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Samar. Up to 3.0 m: The eastern seaboards of mainland Quezon, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, and Eastern Samar; the remaining seaboards of Ilocos Region. Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels. Up to moderate seas: Up to 2.5 m: The seaboards of Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Islands, and Kalayaan Islands; the western seaboard of northern Palawarn; the eastern seaboards of Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur Up to 2.0 m: The remaining seaboards of Luzon and Visayas Mariners of motorbancas and similarly-sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigation under these conditions. TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK LEON is forecast to move northwestward over the Philippine Sea until it makes landfall along the eastern coast of Taiwan tomorrow (31 October) afternoon. After crossing the landmass of Taiwan, LEON will then turn north northwestward to northeastward over the Taiwan Strait towards the East China Sea and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility tomorrow evening or Friday early morning (1 November). A second landfall over mainland China is not ruled out during this period. LEON will be closest to Batanes from tomorrow early morning to noon time. A landfall in Batanes is also not ruled out. This tropical cyclone is forecast to continue rapidly intensifying over the Philippine Sea until prior to landfall over Taiwan. LEON will likely be at or near super typhoon intensity during its closest point of approach to Batanes.
A tropical cyclone will affect the locality. Winds of 39-61 kph or intermittent rains may be expected within 36 hours. TYPHOON “LEON” FURTHER INTENSIFIES AS IT MOVES WEST NORTHWESTWARD OVER THE PHILIPPINE SEA. Location of eye/center : The center of the eye was estimated based on all available data at 395 km East of Calayan, Cagayan (18.9, 125.2). Strength : Maximum winds of 165 kph near the centerand gustiness of up to 205 kph. Forecast movement : Forecast to move West Northwestward at 15 kph Forecast position : Oct 30, 2024 02:00 PM - 280 km East of Calayan, Cagayan Oct 31, 2024 02:00 AM - 95 km East Northeast of Basco, Batanes Oct 31, 2024 02:00 PM - 225 km North Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes Nov 01, 2024 02:00 AM - 460 km North Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes or over Taiwan Strait (OUTSIDE PAR) Nov 01, 2024 02:00 PM - 680 km North Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes or in the vicinity of Fujian, China (OUTSIDE PAR) Nov 02, 2024 02:00 AM - 955 km North of Extreme Northern Luzon over the East China Sea (OUTSIDE PAR) HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS Heavy Rainfall Outlook Refer to Weather Advisory No. 8 issued at 5:00 AM today for the Heavy Rainfall Outlook associated with LEON. Severe Winds The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction. Moderate to significant impacts from storm-force winds are possible within any of the localities where Wind Signal No. 3 is hoisted. Minor to moderate impacts from gale-force winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 2. Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1. The highest Wind Signal which may be hoisted during the occurrence of LEON is Wind Signal No. 4, especially in Batanes and Babuyan Islands. The hoisting of Wind Signal No. 5 is also not ruled out. Furthermore, the wind flow coming towards the circulation of LEON will also bring gusty conditions (strong to gale-force) over the following localities (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds) outside Wind Signal areas: Today (30 October): Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, most of Visayas, and Dinagat Islands. Tomorrow (31 October): Aurora, Batangas, Quezon, MIMAROPA, and Bicol Region. Friday (1 November): Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, and Aurora. Coastal Inundation There is a moderate to high risk of life-threatening storm surge reaching 2.0 to 3.0 m above normal tide levels in the next 48 hours over the low-lying or exposed coastal localities of Batanes and Cagayan including Babuyan Islands. Refer to Storm Surge Warning No. 4 issued at 2:00 AM today for the details. HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS A Gale Warning is hoisted over the seaboard of Northern Luzon and the eastern seaboards of Central and Southern Luzon. Refer to Gale Warning No. 4 issued at 5:00 AM today for the details. 24-Hour Sea Condition Forecast Up to very rough or high seas: Up to 12.0 m: The seaboards of Batanes Up to 10.0 m: The seaboards of Babuyan Islands and northeastern mainland Cagayan Up to 8.0 m: The remaining eastern seaboard of mainland Cagayan Up to 7.0 m: The seaboards of Isabela; the remaining northern seaboard of mainland Cagayan Up to 6.0 m: The northern seaboard of Ilocos Norte Up to 4.5 m: The seaboard of northern Aurora Sea travel is risky all types or tonnage of vessels. All mariners must remain in port or, if underway, seek shelter or safe harbor as soon as possible until winds and waves subside. Up to rough seas: Up to 4.0 m: The western seaboard of Ilocos Norte; the remaining seaboard of Aurora; the northern and eastern seaboard of Polillo Islands, the seaboard of Camarines Norte; the northern seaboards of Camarines Sur; the northern and eastern seaboards of Catanduanes Up to 3.5 m: The seaboard of Ilocos Sur; the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Samar. Up to 3.0 m: The eastern seaboards of mainland Quezon, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, and Eastern Samar; the remaining seaboards of Ilocos Region. Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels. Up to moderate seas: Up to 2.5 m: The seaboards of Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Islands, and Kalayaan Islands; the western seaboard of northern Palawarn; the eastern seaboards of Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur Up to 2.0 m: The remaining seaboards of Luzon and Visayas Mariners of motorbancas and similarly-sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigation under these conditions. TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK LEON is forecast to move northwestward over the Philippine Sea until it makes landfall along the eastern coast of Taiwan tomorrow (31 October) afternoon. After crossing the landmass of Taiwan, LEON will then turn north northwestward to northeastward over the Taiwan Strait towards the East China Sea and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility tomorrow evening or Friday early morning (1 November). A second landfall over mainland China is not ruled out during this period. LEON will be closest to Batanes from tomorrow early morning to noon time. A landfall in Batanes is also not ruled out. This tropical cyclone is forecast to continue rapidly intensifying over the Philippine Sea until prior to landfall over Taiwan. LEON will likely be at or near super typhoon intensity during its closest point of approach to Batanes.
Under present weather conditions, At 3:00 AM today, the center of the eye of Typhoon "LEON" {KONG-REY} was estimated based on all available data at 380 km East of Aparri, Cagayan or 395 km East of Calayan, Cagayan (18.8 °N, 125.2°E) with maximum sustained winds of 165 km/h and gustiness of up to 205 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 15 km/h. . The 12-hour rainfall forecast is heavy rains. WATERCOURSES STILL LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED : + **Ifugao** - All rivers and its tributaries + **Benguet** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Upper Bauang. + **Apayao** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Upper Abulug and Upper Pamplona. + **Kalinga** - All rivers and its tributaries + **Abra** - Rivers and its tributaries particularly Upper Abra, Tineg and Ikmin. + **Mountain Province** - All rivers and its tributaries
A tropical cyclone will affect the locality. Winds of 39-61 kph or intermittent rains may be expected within 36 hours. TYPHOON “LEON” CONTINUES TO INTENSIFY OVER THE PHILIPPINE SEA. Location of eye/center : The center of the eye was estimated based on all available data at 450 km East of Aparri, Cagayan (18.4, 125.9). Strength : Maximum winds of 155 kph near the centerand gustiness of up to 190 kph. Forecast movement : Forecast to move Northwestward at 15 kph Forecast position : Oct 30, 2024 08:00 AM - 340 km East of Calayan, Cagayan Oct 30, 2024 08:00 PM - 165 km East Southeast of Basco, Batanes Oct 31, 2024 08:00 AM - 85 km North Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes Oct 31, 2024 08:00 PM - 335 km North Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes or in the vicinity of Chiayi Count, Taiwan Nov 01, 2024 08:00 AM - 550 km North Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes or in the vicinity of Fujian, China (OUTSIDE PAR) Nov 01, 2024 08:00 PM - 730 km North Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes in the vicinity of Fujian, China (OUTSIDE PAR) HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS Heavy Rainfall Outlook Refer to Weather Advisory No. 7 issued at 11:00 PM today for the Heavy Rainfall Outlook associated with LEON. Severe Winds The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction. Minor to moderate impacts from gale-force winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 2. Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1. The highest Wind Signal which may be hoisted during the occurrence of LEON is Wind Signal No. 3 or 4, especially in Batanes and Babuyan Islands. The hoisting of Wind Signal No. 5 is also not ruled out. Furthermore, the wind flow coming towards the circulation of LEON will also bring gusty conditions (strong to gale-force) over the following localities (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds) outside Wind Signal areas: Today (29 October): Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Camiguin. Tomorrow (30 October): Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, most of Visayas, and Dinagat Islands. Thursday (31 October): Aurora, Quezon, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, and Dinagat Islands. Coastal Inundation There is a moderate to high risk of life-threatening storm surge reaching 2.0 to 3.0 m above normal tide levels in the next 48 hours over the low-lying or exposed coastal localities of Batanes and Cagayan including Babuyan Islands. Refer to Storm Surge Warning No. 3 issued at 8:00 PM today for the details. HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS A Gale Warning is hoisted over the seaboard of Northern Luzon and the eastern seaboards of Central and Southern Luzon. Refer to Gale Warning No. 3 issued at 5:00 PM today for the details. 24-Hour Sea Condition Forecast Up to very rough or high seas: Up to 10.0 m: The seaboards of Batanes, Babuyan Islands and northeastern mainland Cagayan Up to 8.0 m: The remaining eastern seaboard of mainland Cagayan Up to 7.0 m: The seaboards of Isabela; the remaining northern seaboard of mainland Cagayan Up to 6.0 m: The northern seaboard of Ilocos Norte. Up to 4.5 m: The seaboard of northern Aurora; the northern seaboard of Catanduanes Sea travel is risky all types or tonnage of vessels. All mariners must remain in port or, if underway, seek shelter or safe harbor as soon as possible until winds and waves subside. Up to rough seas: Up to 4.0 m: The remaining seaboard of Ilocos Norte; the northern and eastern seaboard of Polillo Islands, the seaboard of Camarines Norte; the northern seaboards of Camarines Sur; the eastern seaboard of Catanduanes. Up to 3.5 m: The seaboard of Ilocos Sur; the eastern seaboards of Albay and Sorsogon; the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Samar. Up to 3.0 m: The eastern seaboard of mainland Quezon, Camarines Sur, Eastern Samar, and Dinagat Islands; the remaining seaboards of Ilocos Region. Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels. Up to moderate seas: Up to 2.5 m: The seaboards of Zambales, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, and Kalayaan Islands Up to 2.0 m: The remaining seaboards of Luzon and Visayas; the northern seaboard of Mindanao. Mariners of motorbancas and similarly-sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigation under these conditions. TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK LEON is forecast to move northwestward over the Philippine Sea until it makes landfall along the eastern coast of Taiwan on Thursday (31 October) afternoon. After crossing the landmass of Taiwan, LEON will then turn to the north northwestward to north northeastward over the Taiwan Strait towards the East China Sea and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday evening or Friday early morning (1 November). A second landfall over mainland China is not ruled out during this period. LEON will be closest to Batanes from Thursday early morning to noon time. A landfall in Batanes is also not ruled out. This tropical cyclone is forecast to continue rapidly intensifying over the Philippine Sea until prior to landfall over Taiwan. LEON will likely be at or near super typhoon intensity during its closest point of approach to Batanes.