taya777 Pepito prompts Signal No. 2 in Northern and Eastern Samar

Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) prompts the raising of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 in Northern and Eastern Samar on Friday, November 15, 2024. Pepito, which entered the Philippine area of responsibility on Thursday night as a severe tropical storm, currently packs maximum sustained wind speeds of 130 kilometers per hour (kph) and a gustiness of up to 160 kph, based on the 11 a.m., Friday, advisory of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). The typhoon was moving westward at 30 kph. Photo from Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) caused the raising of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 in Northern and Eastern Samar.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its 11 a.m., November 15, bulletin that Pepito gathered more strength and reached the typhoon category at 650 kilometers east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, on Friday morning.

Article continues after this advertisement

Pepito, which entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Thursday night as a severe tropical storm, currently packs maximum sustained wind speeds of 130 kilometers per hour (kph) and a gustiness of up to 160 kph, based on the latest advisory.

FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO Super Typhoon Pepito now approaching landfall in Catanduanes NEWSINFO LIST: Areas at high risk of storm surge due to Super Typhoon Pepito NEWSINFO Pepito makes landfall in Catanduanes

The typhoon was moving westward at 30 kph.

Article continues after this advertisement

Pagasa specifically declared  TCWS No. 2 over the following areas as of 11 a.m. on Friday:

Article continues after this advertisement

Northern Samar

Article continues after this advertisement Mapanas Gamay Palapag Lapinig

Eastern Samar

Arteche Oras San Policarpo Dolores Jipapad Maslog

It also hoisted TCWS No. 1 due to Pepito in:

Article continues after this advertisement

Luzon

Southeastern portion of Quezon Camarines Norte Camarines Sur Catanduanes Albay Sorsogon Masbate

Visayas

Rest of Northern Samar Rest of Eastern Samar Samar Biliran

Based on Pagasa’s latest track forecast and intensity for Pepito, the typhoon is anticipated to make landfall in the vicinity of Catanduanes on Saturday evening (November 16) or Sunday early morning (November 17).

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

SIGN ME UP

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

Pepito was likewise projected to pass through the Bicol Region, Quezon province, Central Luzon, and Pangasinan province, and cross the West Philippine Sea by Sunday evening or Monday morning (November 18).

Pepito is the Philippines’ 16th tropical cyclone this yeartaya777, and the sixth in less than a month.

READ NEXT SC suspends court operations in parts of Bicol, Isabela, N. Samar Quad comm urged: Check Duterte admin rights violations outside... EDITORS' PICK LIST: Areas at high risk of storm surge due to Super Typhoon Pepito Alden Richards nanliligaw na nga ba kay Kathryn Bernardo? Miss Universe 2024 Live Updates Storm surge alert up in Luzon, Visayas as Pepito’s landfall nears Justin Brownlee ‘highly motivated’ for Gilas bid after PBA Finals loss Sunday classes on Nov. 17 suspended due to Super Typhoon Pepito MOST READ 67 Eastern Visayas 2025 poll candidates are unopposed Miss Universe 2024 Live Updates LIVE UPDATES: Super Typhoon Pepito Super Typhoon Pepito now approaching landfall in Catanduanes Follow @FMangosingINQ on Twitter --> View comments

• Pepito
• taya777
• No.
• signal
• Prompts