Typhoon #OfelPH has maintained its strength while moving west northwestward over the Philippine Sea, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

As of 11:00 a.m. on November 13, 2024, the center of #OfelPH was located 485 km east northeast of Daet, Camarines Norte.

The typhoon is moving at a speed of 20 km/h in a west northwestward direction.

The typhoon currently has maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h near its center, with gustiness reaching up to 150 km/h.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 has been raised over:

  • The eastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Baggao, Peñablanca, Gattaran, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo, Santa Ana)
  • The eastern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, Palanan)

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 has been raised over:

  • Batanes
  • Babuyan Islands
  • The rest of mainland Cagayan
  • The rest of Isabela
  • Quirino
  • Nueva Vizcaya
  • Apayao
  • Kalinga
  • Abra
  • Mountain Province
  • The eastern portion of Ifugao (Alfonso Lista, Aguinaldo, Banaue, Mayoyao, Hingyon, Hungduan)
  • Ilocos Norte
  • The northern portion of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran)

Heavy Rainfall Outlook:

Today, PAGASA has warned of moderate to heavy rainfall (50-100 mm) in Isabela and Cagayan due to #OfelPH. Residents are advised to prepare for possible flooding and landslides, particularly in mountainous or elevated areas.

Severe Winds:

Strong winds are expected in areas under TCWS No. 1 and 2, with enhanced local gusts in exposed coastal and upland areas. Areas with Wind Signal No. 1 may experience minimal to minor impacts from strong winds. The highest wind signal that could be raised during #OfelPH is Signal No. 4.

Coastal Inundation:

There is a moderate to high risk of life-threatening storm surge reaching 1.0 to 3.0 meters within the next 48 hours, particularly in low-lying or exposed coastal localities of:

  • Batanes
  • Ilocos Norte
  • Ilocos Sur
  • Cagayan, including Babuyan Islands
  • Isabela
  • Northern Aurora

Hazards Affecting Coastal Waters:

24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook:

  • Up to 10.0 m: The eastern seaboard of mainland Cagayan
  • Up to 8.0 m: The seaboards of Isabela and northern Aurora
  • Up to 7.0 m: The seaboard of Babuyan Islands and remaining seaboard of mainland Cagayan
  • Up to 6.0 m: The seaboard of northern Aurora
  • Up to 4.0 m: The seaboard of Batanes
  • Up to 3.5 m: The northern and eastern seaboards of Catanduanes and Polillo Islands, remaining seaboard of Aurora, and seaboard of Camarines Norte and northern Quezon
  • Up to 2.5 m: The northern seaboard of Ilocos Norte, eastern seaboard of mainland Quezon, Albay, Sorsogon, and northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Samar
  • Up to 2.0 m: The remaining seaboard of the Ilocos Region, Kalayaan Islands, eastern seaboard of Camarines Sur, Eastern Samar, and remaining seaboard of Catanduanes

Mariners are advised to remain in port or seek safe harbor, especially if operating small vessels, until sea conditions stabilize.

Track and Intensity Outlook:

#OfelPH is expected to continue moving west northwestward over the Philippine Sea, with a potential landfall along the eastern coast of Cagayan or Isabela by November 14 in the afternoon. Following landfall, it will likely move over the Luzon Strait on Friday, November 15, and turn more north northwestward before slowing down and possibly behaving erratically over the weekend.

PAGASA advises the public to stay updated on further advisories and to take necessary precautions as #OfelPH progresses.