Storm Krathon Heads for Philippines With Chance of Super Typhoon

Tropical storm Krathon is headed for the Philippines as authorities place northern parts of the main Luzon island on alert, saying there’s a high chance of rapid intensification and the possibility it could become a super typhoon.

Krathon, known as Julian in the Philippines, will continue to intensify and reach typhoon category by Sunday evening or early Monday morning, the Philippine weather bureau said in an advisory.