Severe Tropical Storm Nika weakes as Tropical Storm Ofel Enters PAR

Severe Tropical Storm Nika Weakens and Moves Northwestward

Location and Intensity:

• Position: 185 km West of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (18.3°N, 118.8°E)
• Intensity: 95 km/h winds near the center, gusts up to 115 km/h
• Movement: Northwestward at 30 km/h

Areas Under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1:

• Luzon:
  • Ilocos Norte
  • Northern Ilocos Sur: Lidlidda, City of Candon, Galimuyod, Banayoyo, Burgos, Santiago, Santa Maria, San Esteban, Nagbukel, Narvacan, Caoayan, Santa, Bantay, City of Vigan, Santa Catalina, San Vicente, San Ildefonso, Santo Domingo, Magsingal, Cabugao, San Juan, Sinait
  • Northern Apayao: Kabugao, Pudtol, Luna, Santa Marcela, Calanasan, Flora
  • Northern and Western Abra: Tineg, Lagangilang, Bucay, Villaviciosa, Lagayan, San Juan, La Paz, Danglas, Pilar, San Isidro, Peñarrubia, Tayum, Dolores, Bangued, Pidigan, Langiden, San Quintin
  • Western Babuyan Islands: Calayan Is., Dalupiri Is., Fuga Is.
  • Northwestern Cagayan: Abulug, Pamplona, Sanchez-Mira, Santa Praxedes, Claveria

Other Hazards Affecting Land Areas:

• Heavy Rainfall: Refer to Weather Advisory No. 18 for rainfall impacts from Nika and Ofel.
• Severe Winds: Winds may be stronger in exposed coastal and mountainous areas.
• Coastal Inundation: Minimal to moderate storm surge risk in low-lying areas of Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur.

Hazards Affecting Coastal Waters:

• Sea Condition:
  • Up to 4.5 m seas along Ilocos Norte and northern Ilocos Sur – risky for all vessels.
  • Up to 3.5 m seas along Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and Cagayan.
  • Mariners of smaller vessels should take extra precautions or avoid these areas.

Tropical Storm Ofel Enters PAR

Location and Intensity:

• Position: 1,170 km East of Southeastern Luzon (13.0°N, 134.8°E)
• Intensity: 75 km/h winds, gusts up to 90 km/h
• Movement: West northwestward at 25 km/h

Outlook and Potential Impacts:

• Projected Track: May reach Northern or Central Luzon by Thursday, November 14, potentially as a typhoon.
• Heavy Rainfall, Strong Winds, and Storm Surge:  Expected in Northern and Central Luzon, with increased risk for eastern portions of Central and Southern Luzon.

Coastal Hazards for Ofel:

• Up to 4.5 m seas in Ilocos Norte and northern Ilocos Sur. Travel by sea remains risky across these regions.

Actionable Advice:

• Residents and local officials are urged to monitor updates and prepare for potential evacuations, especially in Northern Luzon.
• Mariners and small seacrafts should avoid venturing out to sea in affected areas.

Next Bulletin: 11:00 AM today.
Source: PAGASA