The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the tropical storm east of Luzon entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and was named “Ofel” (international name: Usagi).

This is the third tropical cyclone to enter PAR this month and the 15th of the year.

PAGASA is closely monitoring Ofel as it may intensify into a typhoon by Wednesday, Nov. 13, and make landfall over Northern or Central Luzon by Thursday afternoon or evening, Nov. 14.

In its 5 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said the center of Ofel was located 1,170 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon, with maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour (kph) and gusts reaching 90 kph.

READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/11/12/tropical-storm-ofel-enters-par-could-intensify-into-a-typhoon

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