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LIVE UPDATES: Typhoon Leon

/ Updated as of: 01:56 PM November 01, 2024

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MANILA, Philippines — Leon (international name: Kong-Rey), which reached the super typhoon category, has weakened into a typhoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Thursday.


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Leon destroys historic Batanes church, seawalls

November 1 , 2024 – 05:38 AM
Leon destroys historic Batanes church, seawalls
The facade of this town’s historic Santa Maria de Mayan Church, already damaged by past earthquakes, collapsed on Wednesday.

Wind signals lifted as Leon nears PAR exit

October 31 , 2024 – 11:52 PM
Wind signals lifted as Leon nears PAR exit
Pagasa lifted all tropical cyclone wind signals the country as Typhoon Leon further weakened and prepared to to exit PAR.

Signal No. 2 up in parts of Batanes as Leon makes landfall in Taiwan

October 31 , 2024 – 05:22 PM
Signal No. 2 up in parts of Batanes as Leon makes landfall in Taiwan
The wind signal in parts of Batanes was downgraded to No. 2 as Typhoon Leon made landfall in Taiwan on Thursday afternoon.

Leon leaves trail of damage in Batanes

October 31 , 2024 – 03:52 PM
Leon leaves trail of damage in Batanes
As Super Typhoon Leon (international name: Kong-Rey) started moving away from Batanes on Thursday, Oct. 31, the damage it left to the province, still reeling from the rage of Typhoon Julian (international name: Krathon), became clearer.

Marcos: Gov’t in ‘full control’ despite damage caused by Kristine, Leon

October 31 , 2024 – 02:38 PM
Marcos: Gov’t in ‘full control’ despite damage caused by Kristine, Leon
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has assured Filipinos that the government “remains in full control” despite the destruction caused by cyclones.

PH gov’t on high alert for Typhoon Leon’s effects – Palace

October 31 , 2024 – 01:30 PM
PH gov’t on high alert for Typhoon Leon’s effects – Palace
The national and local governments are on high alert for the anticipated effects of Typhoon Leon, the Presidential Communications Office said on Thursday.

Leon weakens into typhoon

October 31 , 2024 – 12:02 PM
Leon weakens into typhoon
Leon has weakened into a typhoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said on Thursday.

Batanes downgraded to Signal No. 4 as Leon heads toward Taiwan

October 31 , 2024 – 08:51 AM
Batanes downgraded to Signal No. 4 as Leon heads toward Taiwan
Batanes has been downgraded to Signal No. 4 as Super Typhoon Leon continues to move away from the province, Pagasa said.

Batanes meets Leon at Signal No. 4

October 31 , 2024 – 05:32 AM
Batanes meets Leon at Signal No. 4
Residents were preemptively evacuated and power plants shut down in the country’s northernmost province on Wednesday.

Signal No. 5 raised in parts of Batanes

October 30 , 2024 – 11:58 PM
Signal No. 5 raised in parts of Batanes
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 5 has been raised over the northern and eastern portions of Batanes on Wednesday night.

Super Typhoon Leon moves closer to Batanes, Signal No. 4 stays

October 30 , 2024 – 08:31 PM
Super Typhoon Leon moves closer to Batanes, Signal No. 4 stays
Signal No. 4 remains in effect over  Batanes as Super Typhoon Leon barrels toward the province, Pagasa said Friday night.

Super Typhoon Leon to bring heavy rains over Northern Luzon

October 30 , 2024 – 05:50 PM
Super Typhoon Leon to bring heavy rains over Northern Luzon
As Super Typhoon Leon moves closer to Batanes islands, heavy rainfall is expected over several areas in Northern Luzon, the state weather bureau said.

Signal No. 4 still up in Batanes as Super Typhoon Leon approaches

October 30 , 2024 – 05:39 PM
Signal No. 4 still up in Batanes as Super Typhoon Leon approaches
Super Typhoon Leon maintained its strength as it continues to move closer to Batanes, with Signal No. 4 still hoisted over the area

Super Typhoon Leon may cause storm surge in Batanes, Cagayan

October 30 , 2024 – 03:24 PM
Super Typhoon Leon may cause storm surge in Batanes, Cagayan
The state weather bureau on Wednesday warned that Super Typhoon Leon may cause storm surge in Batanes and Cagayan.

Signal No. 4 in Batanes as Super Typhoon Leon looms

October 30 , 2024 – 03:17 PM
Signal No. 4 in Batanes as Super Typhoon Leon looms
Signal No. 4 was raised over Batanes Wednesday afternoon as Super Typhoon Leon (international name: Kong-Rey) swirled closer to the province. 

Preventive evacuation starts in Batanes as Leon threatens Northern Luzon

October 30 , 2024 – 02:19 PM
Preventive evacuation starts in Batanes as Leon threatens northern Luzon
Local officials started the preventive evacuation for some residents in Itbayat, Batanes on Wednesday in preparation for Super Typhoon Leon

Leon now a super typhoon – Pagasa

October 30 , 2024 – 10:25 AM
Leon now a super typhoon – Pagasa
Tropical cyclone Leon (international name: Kong-Rey) has developed into a super typhoon, according to Pagasa.

Number of fatalities due to Kristine and Leon rises to 145

October 30 , 2024 – 08:27 AM
Number of fatalities due to Kristine and Leon rises to 145
The number of reported deaths due to the combined effects of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Typhoon Leon has climbed to 145.

Leon may dump over 200 millimeters of rain in Batanes, Cagayan

October 30 , 2024 – 07:27 AM
Leon may dump over 200 millimeters of rain in Batanes, Cagayan
Leon is expected to dump more than 200 millimeters of rainfall in Batanes and Cagayan, including Babuyan Islands on Wednesday.

Leon intensifies as it moves over Philippine Sea

October 30 , 2024 – 06:12 AM
Leon intensifies as it moves over Philippine Sea
Leon further intensified while moving over Philippine sea, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said.

Wet, windy Undas seen as Leon approaches

October 30 , 2024 – 05:50 AM
Wet, windy Undas seen as Leon approaches
The observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day is expected to be rainy and windy in much of Luzon, as Leon moves closer.

Pagasa 11 p.m. update: Signal No. 5 possible over Batanes, Babuyan Is.

October 29 , 2024 – 11:37 PM
Pagasa 11 p.m. update: Signal No. 5 possible over Batanes, Babuyan Is.
Signal No. 5 may be raised over Batanes and Babuyan Islands, as Typhoon Leon (international name: Kong-rey) approaches the said areas.

Bicol braces for another evacuation due to Leon

October 30 , 2024 – 04:40 AM
Bicol braces for another evacuation due to Leon
Still reeling from the impact of Kristine, thousands of families in Bicol prepared for evacuation again as Leon threatened the region.

Leon may become super typhoon

October 29 , 2024 – 06:03 PM
Leon may become super typhoon
Typhoon Leon rapidly intensified on Tuesday afternoon and it may become a super typhoon, according to the state weather bureau.

Classes suspended anew in Sorsogon City due to Leon

October 29 , 2024 – 04:28 PM
Classes suspended anew in Sorsogon City due to Leon
Classes in private and public schools in Sorsogon City were suspended again due to Typhoon Leon (international name: Kong-rey).

PCG: Over 200 people stranded in 11 Luzon ports due to Leon

October 29 , 2024 – 03:46 PM
PCG: Over 200 people stranded in 11 Luzon ports due to Leon
Over 200 individuals were stranded in 11 Luzon ports due to the effects of Typhoon Leon as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.

Leon forces another evacuation in Albay

October 29 , 2024 – 03:34 PM
Leon forces another evacuation in Albay
The Albay provincial government on Tuesday ordered the evacuation of families in high-risk areas due to the threat of Typhoon Leon.

Storm surge warning up over Batanes, Cagayan

October 29 , 2024 – 03:10 PM
Storm surge warning up over Batanes, Cagayan
Pagasa warned that Typhoon Leon might cause a storm surge within the next 48 hours in the low-lying coastal areas of Batanes and Cagayan.

‘No sail’ policy in effect in Northern, Eastern Samar due to Leon

October 29 , 2024 – 01:31 PM
‘No sail’ policy in effect in Northern, Eastern Samar due to Leon
Inter-island sea travel in some parts of Eastern Samar and Northern Samar were suspended due to Severe Tropical Storm Leon.

Leon now a typhoon; 4 Luzon areas under Signal No. 2

October 29 , 2024 – 10:39 AM
Leon now a typhoon; 4 Luzon areas under Signal No. 2
Severe Tropical Storm Leon (international name: Kong-rey) intensified into a typhoon, Pagasa reported on Tuesday.

Walang Pasok: October 29 class suspensions due to Leon

October 29 , 2024 – 09:58 AM
Walang Pasok: October 29 class suspensions due to Leon
Class suspensions were implemented in various parts of the country on Tuesday, October 29, because of Severe Tropical Storm Leon.

Leon suspends sea travel in parts of Sorsogon

October 29 , 2024 – 09:16 AM
Leon suspends sea travel in parts of Sorsogon
Sea travel in northeastern Sorsogon was suspended again as the area was placed under Signal No. 1 due to Severe Tropical Storm Leon.

Leon slightly intensifies, nears typhoon category – Pagasa

October 29 , 2024 – 05:49 AM
Leon slightly intensifies, nears typhoon category – Pagasa
Severe Tropical Storm Leon (international name: Kong-rey) slightly intensified Tuesday morning, according to Pagasa

Leon may turn into typhoon; Signal No. 1 over parts of Luzon, Visayas

October 29 , 2024 – 04:45 AM
Leon may turn into typhoon; Signal No. 1 over parts of Luzon, Visayas
Leon was forecast to further intensify into a typhoon on Tuesday as it moves WNW with the speed of 15 km/h over the Philippine Sea.

Mandatory evacuation in areas to be affected by storm Leon – NDRRMC

October 28 , 2024 – 08:45 PM
Mandatory evacuation in areas to be affected by storm Leon – NDRRMC
Immediate forced and mandatory evacuation of residents in communities forecast to be affected by Severe Tropical Storm Leon – NDRRMC

Leon intensifies further, signal no. 1 up in Luzon, Visayas areas

October 28 , 2024 – 06:05 PM
Leon intensifies further, signal no. 1 up in Luzon, Visayas areas
Severe Tropical Storm Leon further intensified over the Philippine Sea.

Tropical Storm Leon Signal no. 1 5PM update

Leon now a severe tropical storm, may reach typhoon category

October 28 , 2024 – 12:50 PM
Leon now a severe tropical storm, may reach typhoon category
Tropical Storm Leon (international name: Kong-rey) intensified into a Severe Tropical Storm on Monday, according to the Pagasa.

Leon maintains strength, slows down over Philippine Sea

October 28 , 2024 – 06:39 AM
Leon maintains strength, slows down over Philippine Sea
Tropical Storm Leon (international name: Kong-rey) maintained its strength as it slowed down over the Philippine Sea.

Kristine death toll at 90; Leon east of Luzon

October 28 , 2024 – 05:50 AM
Kristine death toll at 90; Leon east of Luzon
Deaths from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine have risen to 90, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Sunday.

Leon slightly intensifies; Three areas placed under Signal No. 1

October 27 , 2024 – 11:38 PM
Leon slightly intensifies; Three areas placed under Signal No. 1
Tropical Storm Leon has slightly intensified as it moved over the Philippine Sea, prompting Pagasa to raise Signal No. 1 in several areas .

Leon may develop into severe tropical storm or typhoon

October 27 , 2024 – 05:33 PM
Leon may develop into severe tropical storm or typhoon
Tropical Storm Leon is expected to develop into a severe tropical storm in the next 24 hours, the state weather bureau said on Sunday.

Western part of Southern Luzon, Visayas to have cloudy skies, rain

October 26 , 2024 – 06:36 PM
Western part of Southern Luzon, Visayas to have cloudy skies, rain
Cloudy skies, scattered rainshowers are expected over the western parts of Southern Luzon and Visayas due to the southwesterly wind flow

Storm Kong-rey accelerates, keeps strength as it approaches PAR

October 26 , 2024 – 11:37 AM
Storm Kong-rey accelerates, keeps strength as it approaches PAR
Tropical Storm Kong-rey, which will be given the local name Leon once it enters the PAR, has picked up speed on Saturday morning.

Tropical Storm Kong-rey to enter PAR on Sunday, to be named Leon

October 25 , 2024 – 07:21 PM
Tropical Storm Kong-rey to enter PAR on Sunday, to be named Leon
Tropical Storm Kong-rey will enter PAR and may intensify into a severe tropical storm with a domestic name of Leon
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