Julian intensified into a super typhoon and is now moving slowly in the west northwest direction while signal No. 2 is raised over four areas, according to the latest Tropical Cyclone Bulletin posted by PAGASA.

Julian further intensified into a super typhoon early Tuesday morning, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. As

PAGASA says Batanes will continue to feel 'the peak of devastating typhoon-force winds' until Monday evening, September 30

Typhoon “Julian” (international name: Krathon) has intensified into a super typhoon and is now moving slowly, the state weather bureau said. PAGASA in a 5 a.m. weather bulletin warns of possible minor to moderate impacts from gale-force winds within any of the localities where Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No.

As of 7 a.m. on Monday, September 30, the eye of Julian was located over the coastal waters of Balintang Island, Calayan, Cagayan, with maximum sustained winds of 175 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center,

Signal No. 4 was raised over Batanes and the northern portion of Babuyan Islands on Monday morning as Typhoon Julian is close to reaching super typhoon category, PAGASA said.

Typhoon Julian has further intensified and is nearing the super typhoon category, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration