Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 has been hoisted in the island of Batanes as Typhoon Henry weakened further while moving slowly northwestward over the Philippine Sea, according to PAGASA on Friday.
In its 11 AM weather advisory, PAGASA said gale-force winds will prevail or are expected within 24 hours in Batanes.
Meanwhile, TCWS No. 1, where strong winds are prevailing or expected within 36 hours, was raised in the following areas:
- Babuyan Islands
- the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana)
Typhoon Henry was last seen at 365 km East Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes. It is moving slowly to northwestward with maximum sustained winds of 165 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 205 km/h, and central pressure of 930 hPa.
PAGASA said moderate to heavy with at times intense rains are likely over the Ilocos Region, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Apayao, and Abra, while light to moderate with at times heavy rains are possible over Cagayan.
The southwest monsoon will bring rains to Isabela, western portion of Central Luzon, and the rest of Cordillera Administrative Region in the next 24 hours.
A gale warning, meanwhile, is in effect for the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Luzon and eastern seaboard of Central Luzon under Henry's influence.
Henry entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as a super typhoon but weakened into typhoon level early Friday morning.
Based on the forecast track, Henry may exit PAR on Saturday evening or Sunday morning.
