Typhoon Pepito strengthens, wind signals issued from Luzon to Mindanao

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Typhoon Pepito, also known as Man-yi, is strengthening and is expected to become a super typhoon. The Philippine weather agency, Pagasa, has issued Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, indicating varying levels of wind threats. As of November 16, 2024, TCWS No. 3 has been raised in parts of Luzon and Visayas, with wind speeds expected between 89 kph and 117 kph. TCWS No. 2 and No. 1 have also been issued for other areas, indicating lower wind speeds and threats. Pepito is currently located 235 kilometers east of Catarman, Northern Samar, with maximum sustained winds of 175 kph. It is moving northwest at 25 kph and is projected to make landfall near Catanduanes on November 17.


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