Typhoon Ofel may cause storm surge in Northern Luzon areas

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Typhoon Ofel, also known as Usagi, is expected to create a storm surge in low-lying areas of Northern Luzon. The Philippine weather bureau raised a warning on Wednesday, forecasting surge heights of 2.1 to 3 meters in Batanes, Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, and Isabela. Additionally, a storm surge of 1 to 2 meters may affect Aurora, Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur, potentially causing minimal to moderate damage. The public is advised to suspend marine activities in these areas for safety. As of Wednesday morning, Ofel was located 476 kilometers east-northeast of Virac, Catanduanes, with maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour and gusts up to 150 kilometers per hour, moving westward at 25 kilometers per hour.


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