Typhoon Ofel continue to weaken as Severe Tropical Storm Pepito nears typhoon strength

Typhoon Ofel continues to weaken over the Luzon Strait while remaining a significant threat to parts of Northern Luzon. Meanwhile, Severe Tropical Storm Pepito is nearing typhoon status as it moves closer to the eastern coast of the Philippines. Residents in affected areas are advised to prepare for potential impacts from strong winds, heavy rainfall, and hazardous coastal conditions.

Typhoon Ofel (Usagi) Update

• Location of Center: 100 km Northwest of Calayan, Cagayan (19.8°N, 120.7°E)
• Intensity: Maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h, gusts up to 150 km/h, central pressure at 975 hPa
• Movement: North northwestward at 20 km/h
• Extent of Winds: Strong to typhoon-force winds extend up to 340 km from the center

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals for Typhoon Ofel

TCWS No. 3

• Wind Threat: Storm-force winds (89-117 km/h)
• Areas Affected:
  • Luzon: Western portion of Babuyan Islands (Calayan, Dalupiri Island, Fuga Island), northwesternmost portion of mainland Cagayan (Claveria, Santa Praxedes), northernmost portion of Ilocos Norte (Pagudpud)

TCWS No. 2

• Wind Threat: Gale-force winds (62-88 km/h)
• Areas Affected:
  • Luzon: Rest of Babuyan Island, northwestern portion of mainland Cagayan (Sanchez-Mira, Pamplona, Abulug, Ballesteros), northern portion of Apayao (Calanasan, Luna, Santa Marcela), northern portion of Ilocos Norte (Piddig, Bacarra, Adams, Dumalneg, Vintar, Bangui, Burgos, Pasuquin, Carasi)

TCWS No. 1

• Wind Threat: Strong winds (39-61 km/h)
• Areas Affected:
  • Luzon: Batanes, rest of Cagayan, northern portion of Isabela (Quezon, Cabagan, Santa Maria, San Pablo, Maconacon, Santo Tomas, Delfin Albano, Tumauini), rest of Apayao, Kalinga, northern and central portions of Abra (Manabo, Pidigan, Tayum, Langiden, Boliney, Sallapadan, Bucloc, La Paz, Peñarrubia, Dolores, Bangued, Bucay, Daguioman, Lacub, Tineg, Lagayan, Licuan-Baay, Malibcong, San Juan, Lagangilang, Danglas), rest of Ilocos Norte, and northern portion of Ilocos Sur (Sinait, Cabugao, San Juan, San Ildefonso, Magsingal, Santo Domingo, Bantay, San Vicente)

Severe Tropical Storm Pepito (Man-Yi) Update

• Location of Center: 795 km East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar (10.4°N, 133.0°E)
• Intensity: Maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h, gusts up to 135 km/h, central pressure at 980 hPa
• Movement: Westward at 25 km/h
• Extent of Winds: Strong to storm-force winds extend up to 380 km from the center

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals for Severe Tropical Storm Pepito

TCWS No. 1

• Wind Threat: Strong winds (39-61 km/h)
• Areas Affected:
  • Luzon: Catanduanes, eastern portion of Camarines Norte (Vinzons, Talisay, Daet, Mercedes, Basud), eastern portion of Camarines Sur (Caramoan, Garchitorena, Presentacion, San Jose, Lagonoy, Tinambac, Goa, Siruma, Tigaon, Sagñay, Calabanga, Naga City, Magarao, Bombon, Pili, Ocampo, Iriga City, Buhi), eastern portion of Albay (Rapu-Rapu, City of Tabaco, Malilipot, Santo Domingo, Bacacay, Legazpi City, Malinao, Manito, Tiwi), eastern and southern portions of Sorsogon (Juban, City of Sorsogon, Barcelona, Bulusan, Magallanes, Gubat, Santa Magdalena, Casiguran, Bulan, Irosin, Matnog, Prieto Diaz, Castilla)
  • Visayas: Northern Samar, northern portion of Eastern Samar (San Policarpo, Arteche, Jipapad, Maslog, Oras, Dolores, Can-Avid), northeastern portion of Samar (Matuguinao, San Jose de Buan)

Other Hazards Affecting Land Areas

Heavy Rainfall Outlook

• Refer to Weather Advisory No. 36 for details on rainfall from both Typhoon Ofel and Severe Tropical Storm Pepito.

Severe Winds

• Storm-force winds pose moderate to significant threats within TCWS No. 3 areas, while gale-force winds bring minor to moderate impacts within TCWS No. 2 areas. TCWS No. 1 areas should prepare for minimal to minor wind impacts.

Coastal Inundation

• High risk of life-threatening storm surges reaching up to 3.0 m in coastal areas of Batanes, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Cagayan (including Babuyan Islands), and Isabela.

Sea Condition Warnings

Typhoon Ofel-Related Gale Warning

• Up to Very Rough Seas: 5.0 m over Batanes and Babuyan Islands; 4.5 m over northern seaboards of Ilocos Norte and mainland Cagayan
  • Recommendation: All mariners should stay in port or seek safe harbor.

Severe Tropical Storm Pepito-Related Sea Conditions

• Rough to Moderate Seas: Up to 4.0 m on eastern seaboards of Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte (including Siargao and Bucas Grande), Surigao del Sur, and Davao Oriental
  • Mariners of small seacrafts are advised against sea travel.

Track and Intensity Outlook

• Typhoon Ofel: Expected to exit the PAR region this afternoon, then move northward over the sea west of Batanes and may re-enter the PAR region before heading northeast towards southern Taiwan. It will continue weakening due to unfavorable conditions.
• Severe Tropical Storm Pepito: Forecast to intensify to a typhoon within 12 hours and could reach super typhoon status by November 16. Landfall over Central or Southern Luzon is expected over the weekend, bringing violent conditions to coastal areas.

Considering these developments, residents and local authorities are urged to take preventive actions to protect lives and property. Evacuation procedures should be followed in high-risk areas, and weather updates should be monitored through PAGASA’s Regional Services Division.