Ofel weakens to typhoon after landfall in Cagayan, Philippines
Ofel, also known as Usagi, has weakened into a typhoon after making landfall in Baggao, Cagayan, at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Philippine weather bureau reported that its interaction with land has reduced its strength. Currently, Ofel has maximum sustained winds of 175 kilometers per hour and gusts up to 240 kilometers per hour. It is moving west-northwest at 20 kilometers per hour and is expected to continue across northeastern Luzon. Warnings remain in effect for coastal areas, with a gale warning issued for the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Luzon and parts of Central Luzon. Hazards are still anticipated in regions outside the immediate landfall area.