Tropical Cyclone Kiyapo, internationally named Noul, intensifies into a tropical storm as it moves closer to extreme northern Luzon, according to PAGASA and two local reports. As of the 5 a.m. tropical cyclone bulletin, PAGASA estimates the storm’s center at about 345 kilometers east of Aparri, Cagayan (as of 4 a.m.). The storm has maximum sustained winds of about 65 kilometers per hour near the center. PAGASA also raises Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals over parts of Northern Luzon. Other reported impacts focus on rainfall: Kiyapo brings significant rain to Northern Luzon and scattered rain with thunderstorms to much of Central Luzon, with effects extending to parts of Southern Luzon. Overall reporting aligns on Kiyapo’s current status as a tropical storm, its track toward extreme northern Luzon, and the broader spread of rainy weather across Luzon.