Typhoon Ofel weakens as no areas remain under Signal No. 4 in the Philippines

Typhoon Ofel, also known as Usagi, is weakening and has no areas under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 4 as of Friday morning. It was located 100 kilometers northwest of Calayan, Cagayan, with maximum winds of 120 kilometers per hour. The Philippine weather agency, Pagasa, reported that Ofel is moving north-northwest at 20 kilometers per hour. It is expected to continue weakening and may become a remnant low as it moves away from the Philippines. Some areas in Northern Luzon remain under lower wind signals, with TCWS No. 3 indicating wind speeds of 89 to 117 kilometers per hour. Gale warnings are also in effect for the northern and eastern coasts of Northern Luzon.