Typhoon Ofel reaches super typhoon status as Signal No. 5 issued in Cagayan
Typhoon Ofel, now classified as a super typhoon, has prompted the Philippine weather bureau to issue Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 5 for northeastern Cagayan. Winds exceeding 185 kilometers per hour are expected in this area. Ofel is currently located 165 kilometers east-southeast of Tuguegarao City, moving northwest at 15 kilometers per hour. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 185 kph and gusts up to 230 kph. In addition to Signal No. 5, the bureau raised Signals No. 4, 3, 2, and 1 in various regions, indicating varying wind speeds and potential hazards. Landfall is anticipated along the eastern coast of Cagayan or northern Isabela later today.