Super Typhoon #PepitoPH has maintained its strength while moving northwestward, now located over the sea east of Quezon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

As of 7:00 AM on November 17, 2024, the center of #PepitoPH was situated over the coastal waters of Vinzons, Camarines Norte (14.9°N, 123.1°E).

The storm is moving northwestward at a speed of 15 km/h.

#PepitoPH currently has maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h near its center, with gustiness reaching up to 255 km/h. Strong to typhoon-force winds extend up to 300 km from the center.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 5 has been raised over:

  • Eastern portion of Polillo Islands (Patnanungan, Jomalig)
  • Calaguas Islands

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 4 has been raised over:

  • Northernmost portion of Camarines Sur (Siruma)
  • Rest of Camarines Norte
  • Northern portion of mainland Quezon (General Nakar, Infanta)
  • Rest of Polillo Islands
  • Central and southern portions of Aurora (Dingalan, San Luis, Maria Aurora, Baler, Dipaculao, Dinalungan)
  • Eastern portion of Nueva Ecija (General Tinio, Gabaldon, Laur, Bongabon, Palayan City, Pantabangan, Rizal, General Mamerto Natividad)
  • Southeastern portion of Nueva Vizcaya (Alfonso Castañeda)
  • Southern portion of Quirino (Nagtipunan)

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 has been raised over:

  • Northern portion of Camarines Sur (Sipocot, Ragay, Magarao, Del Gallego, Libmanan, Naga City, Bombon, Lupi, Cabusao, Calabanga, Goa, San Jose, Lagonoy, Presentacion, Caramoan, Garchitorena, Tinambac, Canaman, Camaligan)
  • Western portion of Catanduanes (Caramoran, Pandan, San Andres)
  • Eastern portion of Quezon (Calauag, Guinayangan, Tagkawayan, Lopez, Quezon, Perez, Alabat, Gumaca, Plaridel, Atimonan, Mauban, Sampaloc, Real)
  • Eastern portion of Laguna (Santa Maria, Famy, Mabitac, Pakil, Pangil, Siniloan, Paete, Kalayaan, Lumban, Cavinti)
  • Eastern and central portions of Rizal (Pililla, Tanay, City of Antipolo, Rodriguez, Baras, San Mateo, Morong, Teresa)
  • Rest of Aurora
  • Eastern and central portions of Bulacan (Norzagaray, San Miguel, San Ildefonso, San Rafael, Doña Remedios Trinidad, Angat, City of San Jose del Monte, Santa Maria, Pandi, Baliuag, Bustos, Pulilan, Plaridel)
  • Northeastern portion of Pampanga (Candaba, Arayat, Magalang, San Luis, San Simon, Mexico, Santa Ana, Apalit, Santo Tomas, City of San Fernando, Mabalacat City, Angeles City)
  • Rest of Nueva Ecija
  • Tarlac
  • Northern portion of Zambales (Santa Cruz, Candelaria, Masinloc, Palauig)
  • Rest of Nueva Vizcaya
  • Rest of Quirino
  • Southern portion of Isabela (San Agustin, Jones, Echague, San Guillermo, Angadanan, Alicia, San Mateo, Ramon, San Isidro, City of Santiago, Cordon)
  • Central and southern portions of Ilocos Sur (Alilem, Sugpon, Cervantes, Suyo, Tagudin, Narvacan, Quirino, Sigay, Gregorio del Pilar, San Emilio, Santa Cruz, Salcedo, Banayoyo, City of Candon, Galimuyod, Santa Lucia, Lidlidda, Santa Maria, Burgos, Santiago, San Esteban, Nagbukel)
  • La Union
  • Pangasinan
  • Benguet
  • Ifugao
  • Western portion of Mountain Province (Sabangan, Bauko, Tadian, Bontoc, Sagada, Besao, Sadanga, Barlig)
  • Southern portion of Abra (Tubo, Luba, Pilar, Villaviciosa, San Isidro)

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

  • Albay
  • Northern portion of Marinduque (Santa Cruz, Boac, Mogpog, Torrijos)
  • Rest of Quezon
  • Rest of Laguna
  • Rest of Rizal
  • Cavite
  • Northern portion of Batangas (City of Tanauan, Santo Tomas, Talisay, Lipa City, Malvar, Balete, Mataasnakahoy, Laurel, Padre Garcia, San Juan, Rosario)
  • Metro Manila
  • Bataan
  • Rest of Pampanga
  • Rest of Bulacan
  • Rest of Zambales
  • Southwestern portion of Cagayan (Enrile, Tuao, Solana, Tuguegarao City, Piat, Rizal)
  • Rest of Isabela
  • Rest of Abra
  • Southern portion of Apayao (Conner, Kabugao)
  • Kalinga
  • Rest of Mountain Province
  • Rest of Ilocos Sur
  • Southern portion of Ilocos Norte (Pinili, City of Batac, Banna, Nueva Era, Badoc, Currimao, Marcos, Solsona, Dingras, Sarrat, Paoay, Laoag City, San Nicolas)

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

  • Northern portion of Masbate (City of Masbate, Mobo, Aroroy, Baleno), including Ticao and Burias Islands
  • Rest of Marinduque
  • Northern portion of Romblon (Cajidiocan, San Fernando, Magdiwang, Romblon, Banton, Corcuera, Concepcion, San Andres, Calatrava, San Agustin)
  • Northern portion of Oriental Mindoro (Puerto Galera, San Teodoro, Naujan, Baco, Victoria, Socorro, Pinamalayan, Gloria, Pola, City of Calapan)
  • Northern portion of Occidental Mindoro (Sablayan, Santa Cruz, Mamburao, Abra de Ilog, Paluan), including Lubang Islands
  • Rest of Batangas
  • Rest of mainland Cagayan
  • Rest of Apayao
  • Rest of Ilocos Norte

Coastal Inundation Warning

  • High Risk of Storm Surge: Peak surge heights exceeding 3.0 meters are expected over the next 48 hours in coastal areas of the following regions:
    • Ilocos Region (western coast)
    • Isabela
    • Central Luzon
    • Metro Manila
    • CALABARZON
    • Marinduque
    • Bicol Region
    • Northern Samar, Samar, and Eastern SamarResidents in these areas are advised to monitor Storm Surge Warning No. 10 issued at 8:00 AM today for further details.

Sea Conditions and Gale Warning

  • Gale Warning in Effect: Rough to very rough seas are expected along the eastern, western, and southern seaboards of Luzon, and the eastern seaboard of Visayas.
  • Sea Travel Advisory:
    • Very Rough Seas (5.0–14.0 meters): Northern and eastern seaboards of Polillo Islands, Aurora, Camarines Norte, and Isabela, among others.
    • Rough Seas (4.0–5.0 meters): Areas like Batanes, northern Cagayan, Zambales, and Oriental Mindoro.
    • Moderate Seas (2.0–3.0 meters): Including Metro Manila, northern Cebu, Biliran, and parts of Dinagat Islands.

Mariners' Advice: Sea travel is risky for all vessel types. Small craft operators should avoid venturing out to sea, especially under rough to very rough conditions.

Track and Intensity Outlook

Pepito is moving west-northwest over waters north of Camarines Provinces and east of Quezon.

It is forecasted to make landfall over northern Quezon or central/southern Aurora between noon and afternoon today.

  • After landfall, Pepito will cross Central and Northern Luzon through the Sierra Madre, Caraballo, and Cordillera Central.
  • By tonight or early tomorrow morning (November 18), it is expected to emerge over coastal waters near Pangasinan or La Union.

Pepito is forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by tomorrow morning or afternoon.

The typhoon is expected to weaken upon crossing mainland Luzon due to interaction with the upland terrain and the northeasterly wind surge. Further weakening over the West Philippine Sea is also likely.