Typhoon Pepito expected to strengthen into super typhoon before hitting Catanduanes
Typhoon Pepito is expected to strengthen into a super typhoon before making landfall in Catanduanes. Meteorologists predict this intensification will occur on Saturday, with landfall anticipated late Saturday or early Sunday. As of the latest update, Pepito was located 220 kilometers east of Borongan City, with maximum sustained winds of 175 kilometers per hour. The storm is moving west northwest at 25 kilometers per hour. While Pepito may weaken slightly upon landfall, it will still be a strong typhoon. The weather bureau may issue the highest wind signal, TCWS No. 5, in response to the storm's approach.