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Tropical Storm Leon continues to track westward over the Philippine Sea, maintaining its strength with sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour near its center and gusts reaching up to 80 kilometers per hour, according to the state weather bureau.
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather specialist Grace Castañeda said Sunday morning that Leon was located approximately 1,195 kilometers east of Central Luzon, moving westward at 20 kilometers per hour, with no direct impact on any part of the Philippines at this time.
Former Typhoon Kristine, meanwhile, has now moved beyond the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). However, should Kristine’s track change and re-enter the PAR, PAGASA will issue updates accordingly.
“Si dating Bagyong Kristine naman na ating minomonitor ay nasa labas na ng ating monitoring region at kung ito man ay magbago ng track o bumalik patungo sa loob ng ating area of responsibility ay muli tayong magmomonitor at mag-u-update ukol sa weather disturbance na ito,” Castañeda stated.
Although Leon has not yet directly impacted the country, its presence—alongside the remnants of Kristine—is influencing the southwesterly wind flow.
She said the wind flow is bringing increased rainfall chances to the western parts of Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Leon is expected to move westward until early Monday (October 28), after which it may shift to a west-northwestward path from Tuesday (October 29) until Wednesday (October 30). By Friday morning (November 1), the storm could make landfall in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.
However, while Leon’s center will likely remain far from the Philippines, it may still come close enough to bring rain and strong winds to parts of Northern Luzon, especially by October 29 onward.
PAGASA noted that Leon could begin to intensify by early Monday, potentially reaching severe tropical storm strength, with a chance of rapid intensification. By Monday evening or early Tuesday, Leon could reach typhoon category status, depending on conditions.
Castañeda said that while there are no current wind signal alerts for the Philippines, PAGASA advises that Wind Signal No. 1 may be raised in parts of Cagayan Valley and northeastern Bicol by Sunday evening if the storm continues its westward approach. The highest alert level anticipated for affected regions is Wind Signal No. 2, which would signify stronger winds and potential disruptions.
Additionally, areas such as Catanduanes, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Dinagat Islands are expected to experience gusty winds today. By Monday and Tuesday, Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao may also experience heightened wind conditions due to the storm’s movement.
As Leon approaches the country’s landmass, moderate to rough seas are expected along the northern and eastern coasts of Luzon and the eastern coast of Visayas. PAGASA advises caution for those near the western seaboard of Luzon, as seas may remain rough.
Today, Luzon—including Metro Manila—can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated showers caused by localized thunderstorms. Meanwhile, areas in Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, the Western Visayas, Negros Island, and the Zamboanga Peninsula may experience scattered rain showers due to the southwesterly wind flow influenced by Leon.