Typhoon Saudel remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) but is forecast to enter the country’s monitoring area this afternoon, August 24, according to PAGASA.
The typhoon is currently at near-Super Typhoon category, and PAGASA said further intensification into a Super Typhoon before or while inside PAR cannot be ruled out.
Once Saudel enters PAR, it will be given the local name Obet.
As of 10:00 AM today, the eye of Typhoon Saudel was estimated at 1,480 km east northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon, still outside PAR.
Saudel has maximum sustained winds of 175 km/h near the center, with gustiness of up to 215 km/h and a central pressure of 940 hPa.
It is moving west northwestward at 30 km/h.
Strong to typhoon-force winds extend outward up to 540 km from the center.
PAGASA said Saudel is currently at near-Super Typhoon category, with further intensification still possible.
The tropical cyclone could reach Super Typhoon strength before entering PAR or while it is within the country’s monitoring area.
After reaching its peak intensity, Saudel is expected to begin weakening.
Based on PAGASA’s current forecast track, Saudel will continue moving generally west northwestward over the next two days before turning generally westward.
Its center is expected to cross the northeastern boundary of PAR this afternoon.
Despite entering PAR, Saudel is forecast to remain over the Philippine Sea and could exit PAR as early as tonight or early Tuesday morning, August 25.
However, PAGASA noted that a more westward track beyond the next 24 hours could cause Saudel to remain inside PAR beyond Tuesday.
Despite Saudel’s strength and expected entry into PAR, PAGASA said the tropical cyclone is less likely to directly affect the country’s weather and sea conditions within the next three days.
The public is advised to continue monitoring succeeding PAGASA advisories as changes in the typhoon’s track and intensity remain possible.
Unless an intermediate advisory is issued, the next Tropical Cyclone Advisory will be released at 11:00 PM today, August 24.
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