Signal No. 3 up over 2 areas as Typhoon Julian keeps strength

September 29, 2024 | 5:30pm

Satellite image shows Typhoon Julian taken as of 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 29, 2024.

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MANILA, Philippines — State weather bureau PAGASA has hoisted Signal Number 3 over two areas in northern Luzon as Typhoon Julian (international name: Krathon) maintained its strength while moving over the Philippine Sea.

As of 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, PAGASA said that Julian was located 235 kilometers east of Calayan, Cagayan.

Moving northwestward at 15 kilometers per hour, the typhoon was carrying peak winds of 120 kph, gusting up to 150 kph and has a central pressure of 975 hPa.

Wind Signals

The following areas are under tropical cyclone wind signals:

Signal No. 3

• Batanes
• northeastern portion of Babuyan