Typhoon “Ofel” (international name: Usagi) has been tracked over the Luzon Strait, approximately 100 kilometers northwest of Calayan, Cagayan (coordinates 19.8°N, 120.7°E). Ofel’s intensity continues to diminish as it moves north-northwestward at 20 km/h, with maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h near the center, gustiness reaching up to 150 km/h, and a central pressure of … Read more
As of the 5 PM bulletin from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Typhoon Ofel (international name: Usagi) has intensified further and continues to pose a significant threat to Northern Luzon. The typhoon’s center was pinpointed at 480 km east of Baler, Aurora, based on data from the Daet Weather Surveillance Radar. … Read more
Typhoon “OFEL” (internationally known as USAGI) has strengthened further as it continues its westward path across the Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), as of 4:00 AM today, Typhoon OFEL was located approximately 475 km east-northeast of Virac, Catanduanes, or 595 km east of Daet, Camarines Norte, with … Read more
PAGASA provides critical updates on two tropical storms affecting the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR): Tropical Storm Nika (internationally known as “Toraji”) and Tropical Storm OFEL (known internationally as “Usagi”). Below is an overview of the current status, expected track, and potential impacts of these storms. Tropical Storm Nika (TORAJI) After a period of intense … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a heavy rainfall outlook and flood advisories for areas in northern and central Luzon as Tropical Cyclones NIKA and OFEL bring potentially intense rain over the next few days. This comes with a warning that rainfall levels may be intensified by previous rains, increasing … Read more
Tropical Storm Usagi, locally named “Ofel,” has officially entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as of early morning on November 12, 2024. The storm’s center was last recorded approximately 1,170 kilometers east of Southeastern Luzon at 4:00 AM, with coordinates at 13.0°N, and 134.8°E. Intensity and MovementCurrently, Tropical Storm Ofel is exhibiting maximum sustained … Read more