Typhoon "Betty" has weakened as it moves westward over the Philippine Sea, east of Northern Luzon.
According to PAGASA's latest updates, Typhoon Betty's center was located at 715 km east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, with maximum sustained winds of 175 km/h near the center and gusts up to 215 km/h, moving westward at 15 km/h.
The tropical cyclone winds extend up to 740 km from the center.
As a result of Typhoon Betty's movement and potential impact, the following areas in Luzon are under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1:
- Batanes
- Cagayan, including Babuyan Islands
- Isabela
- Apayao
- Ilocos Norte
- Northern and central portions of Abra
- Kalinga
- Eastern and central portions of Mountain Province
- Eastern and central portions of Ifugao
- Northern and central portions of Aurora
- Quirino
- Northeastern portion of Nueva Vizcaya
TCWS No. 1 indicates the threat of strong winds, with wind speeds ranging from 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort scale 6 to 7).
The potential impacts of these winds are minimal to minor, posing a minimal threat to life and property.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay updated with the latest weather bulletins and follow the instructions of local authorities.