Typhoon “Queenie” on Tuesday continued to gather strength as it moves in its west-northwest track. In its 11 a.m. weather update, Pagasa said Queenie packs a maximum sustained winds of 200 kilometers per hour (kph) with gustiness up to 245 kph. Strong to gale force winds are expected over Northern Luzon, and small sea vessels are advised not to venture out to the sea. Queenie entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Monday afternoon and is expected to leave on Friday, Oct. 5, Pagasa said. Pagasa said the typhoon may further intensify in the next 24-36 hours.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 02, 2018 05:03 UTC