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Tropical Cyclone Alert : Tropical Storm Ofel (USAGI)“OFEL” HAS WEAKENED INTO A TROPICAL STORM AND HAS RE-ENTERED THE PHILIPPINE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY WEST NORTHWEST OF BATANES.Location of eye/center : The center of the eye was estimated based on all available data at 220 km West Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes (21.8, 120.0).Strength : Maximum winds of 85 kph near the centerand gustiness of up to 105 kph.Forecast movement : Forecast to move Northward at 10 kphForecast position : Nov 16, 2024 08:00 AM - 225 km North Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes or in the vicinity of Pingtung County, TaiwanNov 16, 2024 08:00 PM - 235 km North Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes or in the vicinity of Taitung County, TaiwanNov 17, 2024 08:00 AM - 280 km North of Itbayat, BatanesNov 17, 2024 08:00 PM - 365 km North Northeast of Itbayat, BatanesHAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREASHeavy Rainfall Outlook Tropical Storm OFEL is not expected to bring significant rainfall in any part of the country. However, Weather Advisory No. 39 has been issued at 11:00 PM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to “PEPITO”.HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS24-Hour Sea Condition OutlookUp to rough seas over the following coastal waters:Up to 3.0 m: The seaboard of Batanes Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels.Up to moderate seas over the following coastal waters:Up to 2.5 m: The seaboard of Babuyan IslandsUp to 2.0 m: The seaboards of mainland Cagayan; the northern seaboard of Ilocos NorteMariners of motorbancas and similarly-sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigation under these conditions.TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOKOFEL has re-entered the PAR region at 10:00 PM today. It is forecast to move northwestward throughout the forecast period, traversing southern Taiwan and emerging over the sea east of Taiwan from tonight until tomorrow (16 November) evening. OFEL is forecast to further weaken due to the increasingly unfavorable environment and interaction with the mountainous terrain of Taiwan, possibly downgrading into a remnant Low on Sunday (17 November) evening or earlier.

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