Julian now a typhoon, and still likely to gain more strength

MANILA, Philippines – Julian (Krathon) strengthened from a severe tropical storm into a typhoon early Sunday afternoon, September 29, while remaining east of Cagayan province.

In its 2 pm bulletin on Sunday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Julian now has maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour from the previous 110 km/h. Its gustiness is still up to 135 km/h.

Julian is expected to intensify further in...