Signal No. 1 up as Typhoon Francisco intensifies again, accelerates (opens original article in a new tab)

Signal No. 1 is raised for parts of the Philippines as Typhoon Francisco intensifies and accelerates over the Philippine Sea, with increased wind speeds and potential heavy rainfall.

• PAGASA raised Signal No. 1 for Batanes, Cagayan, and Babuyan Islands due to Typhoon Francisco's intensification
• Typhoon Francisco's maximum sustained winds increased to 140 km/h with gusts up to 170 km/h as of June 22
• PAGASA warned of moderate to heavy rain (50-100 mm) in Batanes and Cagayan on June 23-24, risking floods and landslides
• Rough seas up to 3.5 meters are expected on eastern seaboards of Babuyan Islands and Cagayan