LIVE BLOG: Updates on Severe Tropical Storm Nika and Tropical Storm Ofel

Severe Tropical Storm Nika is about to exit the Philippine area of responsibility Tuesday while Tropical Storm Ofel slightly intensified as it moved northwestward over Philippine Sea.

Below are the latest updates regarding the tropical cyclones and their effects, as well as preparations and actions being done by the national and local government units.

—AOL, GMA Integrated News