By Super Typhoon Francisco slowed down over the Philippine Sea east of Cagayan while maintaining its strength Tuesday, prompting the continued implementation of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 in parts of Northern Luzon.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), Francisco was estimated at 410 kilometers east of Aparri, Cagayan, carrying maximum sustained winds of 185 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gusts of up to 230 kph.
