Typhoon Opel

‘Ofel’ now a super typhoon; parts of Cagayan under Signal No. 5

_November 14, 202405 mins

“Ofel” has intensified into a super typhoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Thursday. The state weather bureau said Ofel is packing maximum sustained winds of 185 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 230 kph. It was located 165 kilometers east-northeast of Echague, Isabela…

‘Ofel’ enters PAR, brings rains to Northern Luzon

_November 12, 2024November 12, 202403 mins

A tropical storm has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and was named “Ofel” (international name Usagi), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday. Both Ofel and Severe Tropical Storm Nika (international name Toraji) will bring moderate to heavy rains over Ilocos Norte, Cagayan, and Batanes. Forecast rainfall may…