Tropical cyclone Julian (international name: Krathon) has intensified into a super typhoon early Tuesday morning, bringing powerful winds and heavy rains to northern Luzon.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 4 was raised over Batanes and the northern portion of Babuyan Islands on Monday morning as Typhoon Julian (international name: Krathon) is close to reaching super typhoon category,

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.

PAGASA also said Julian may strengthen further in the next 48 hours, and possibly intensify into a super typhoon before hitting the southern part of Taiwan. “In this case, Julian will pass near or over Batanes during its intensification period,” added the weather bureau.

Severe tropical storm Julian has developed into a typhoon on Sunday afternoon, reported the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

Batanes and northeastern Babuyan Islands are now experiencing peak typhoon-force winds caused by Typhoon “Julian” (international name: Krathon) as it continues to move over the Balintang Channel, the state weather bureau said.

No. 3 is now hoisted over Batanes and the northeastern portion of Babuyan Islands as Typhoon Julian has maintained its strengths on Sunday late afternoon, PAGASA said.

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

The northern part of Luzon may continue to experience destructive winds and intense rainfall on Monday, Sept. 30, as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Typhoon “Julian” (international name “Krathon”) is approaching super typhoon status.