Manila: Super Typhoon Julian has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Tuesday but is likely to reenter Wednesday morning, the weather bureau said.

Julian slightly intensified, packing maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near the center, and gustiness of up to 240 kph, according to the 11 a.m. bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Tropical cyclone wind signal (TCWS) no. 2 is still hoisted over Batanes, Babuyan Islands, the northern portion of Ilocos Norte (Bacarra, Pasuquin, Bangui, Vintar, Burgos, Pagudpud, Dumalneg, Adams), and the northwestern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Praxedes, Claveria, Sanchez-Mira).

Gale-force winds will prevail in these areas.

TCWS no. 1 is hoisted over the rest of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, the rest of mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, the northern portion of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan), and
the northern portion of Nueva Ecija (Carranglan, Lupao, Pantabangan). Strong winds will be experienced in these areas.

Julian was last located 235 km. west of Itbayat, Batanes, slowly moving westward.

PAGASA still forecasts strong to gale-force gusts in Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, the northern and eastern portions of mainland Cagayan, the eastern portion of Isabela, Aurora, Zambales, Bataan, Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Romblon, and Camarines Norte.

Moderate to high risk of life-threatening storm surge remain possible in the next 48 hours over the low-lying or exposed coastal localities of Batanes and Babuyan Islands.

Gale warning remains hoisted over the northern and western seaboards of Northern Luzon.

Sea travel is risky for all types or tonnage of vessels.

Source: Philippines News Agency