Super Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi) Leaves PAR: No New Cyclones Monitored – Latest Updates

Super Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi) Leaves PAR: No New Cyclones Monitored – Latest Updates

November 18, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor News

Typhoon Pepito Update: November 18, 2024

Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi) has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as a severe tropical storm. As of 12 PM on Monday, November 18, it was 410 kilometers west of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, moving west northwest at 20 kilometers per hour (km/h).

Current Status:

  • Maximum sustained winds: 110 km/h
  • Gustiness: Up to 135 km/h
  • Peak winds when it made landfall: 195 km/h

Pepito made landfall twice: first in Panganiban, Catanduanes, at 9:40 PM on November 16, and then in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 PM on November 17. After crossing mainland Luzon, it began to weaken due to a northeasterly wind surge.

As of the latest update, Pepito is no longer affecting weather conditions in the Philippines. It will likely become a remnant low by Wednesday, November 20. However, moderate to rough sea conditions will persist in some areas for the next 24 hours.

Sea Conditions:

  • Very rough seas (risky for all vessels):

    • Batanes: waves up to 5 meters high
    • Ilocos Norte; western Babuyan Islands: waves up to 4.5 meters high

  • Rough seas (small vessels should avoid):

    • Remaining Babuyan Islands: waves up to 3.5 meters high
    • Eastern Cagayan and remaining Ilocos Region: waves up to 3 meters high
  • Moderate seas (small vessels should take precautions):
    • Cagayan Valley and surrounding coastal areas: waves up to 2.5 meters high

Future Weather:
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported no new tropical cyclones or low-pressure areas are being monitored within or outside PAR. Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and Ilocos Norte may experience strong to gale-force gusts until Wednesday.

Pepito was the Philippines’ 16th tropical cyclone of 2024, marking the fourth cyclone in November alone. It follows storms such as Marce, Nika, and Ofel, making it the sixth cyclone in less than a month, starting with Kristine and Leon in late October.

For safety, individuals should remain informed about weather updates and heed maritime warnings.