Tropical Storm Leon as of 4:00 p.m. on October 27, 2024. Handout/DOST-PAGASA

MANILA -- Tropical storm Leon has slightly intensified while moving over the Philippine sea, according to the state weather bureau.

PAGASA said that as of 4 p.m., Leon was spotted 1,000 kilometers East of Central Luzon.

It has maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 90 km/h. Leon is moving Westward at 20 km/h with strong to gale-force winds extend outwards up to 560 km from the center.

The storm will continuously intensify, reach typhoon strength, and may even undergo rapid intensification. 

It is seen to remain far from the Philippine landmass, may make landfall over eastern Taiwan on Thursday, and exit the Philippine area of responsibility by Friday. 

The strengthening of the high pressure area steering Leon by midweek may lead to a further westward shift in its track. 

The track and intensity forecast of Tropical Storm Leon as of 5:00 p.m. on October 27, 2024. Handout/DOST-PAGASAThis may result to a close approach of the storm to Extreme Northern Luzon.

PAGASA said Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 may be hoisted over portions of Cagayan Valley and the northeastern portion of Bicol Region by Sunday night or Monday morning.

The wind flow coming towards the circulation of the storm will also bring gusty conditions over the following areas:

• Sunday (27 October): Palawan, Romblon, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Masbate, most of Visayas, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Camiguin.

• Monday(28 October): Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Batangas, Most of MIMAROPA, most of Bicol Region, Visayas, most of Northern Mindanao, and most of Caraga Region.

• Tuesday (29 October): Aurora, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visas, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Camiguin.

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