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Tropical Cyclone Alert : Tropical Storm Ofel (USAGI)“OFEL” HAS FURTHER WEAKENED WHILE MOVING SLOWLY OVER THE SEA WEST OF TAIWAN.Location of eye/center : The center of the eye was estimated based on all available data at 240 km Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes (22.2, 120.1).Strength : Maximum winds of 75 kph near the centerand gustiness of up to 90 kph.Forecast movement : Forecast to move North Northeastward at Slowly kphForecast position : Nov 16, 2024 02:00 PM - 240 km North Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes or in the vicinity of Pingtung County, TaiwanNov 17, 2024 02:00 AM - 290 km North 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. 41 has been issued at 5:00 AM 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 northern seaboards of mainland Cagayan and 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 is forecast to move northeastward today, traversing southern Taiwan and emerging over the sea east of Taiwan by tomorrow (17 November) early morning. 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 tomorrow or earlier.

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