Tropical storm Leon (international name: Kong-rey) intensified to a severe tropical storm as it rolled across the Philippine Sea on Monday, October 28. It is also forecast to become a typhoon within 24 hours.

Tropical Storm Leon (international name: Kong-rey) has maintained its strength as it decelerates over the Philippine Sea on Monday morning, October 28, with tropical cyclone wind signals up over some areas that are still recovering from effects of Tropical Storm Kristine.

Tropical Storm Leon (international name: Kong-Rey) has slightly intensified as it continues to move westward across the Philippine Sea.

Tropical Storm Leon (international name: Kong-Rey) is moving steadily west over the Philippine Sea and is expected to bring rains and gusty winds to parts of Luzon. 

Tropical Storm Leon (international name: Kong-Rey) maintained its strength as it moved westward over the Philippine Sea, state weather bureau PAGASA said. 

Another tropical storm was forecast to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) last night and could intensify into typhoon category in the next few days.

Tropical Storm Kong-Rey is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility on Saturday night or Sunday morning.

The trough of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) will bring scattered rains and thunderstorms across parts of Southern Luzon, even though it has exited the Philippine area of responsibility.