Noru (Philippine name Karding) is located 293 km east of Manila, Philippines, and has moved westward at 19 km/h (10 knots) over the past 6 hours. Noru is forecast to track westward and make landfall in about 09 to 12 hours with a peak intensity of 260 km/h (140 knots) expected at 12 hours. After making landfall, Noru will weaken rapidly as it crosses the southern Luzon, down to about 155 km/h (85 knots) in 36 hours.
