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Tropical Cyclone Alert : Severe Tropical Storm Pepito (MAN-YI)“PEPITO” IS NOW OUTSIDE THE PHILIPPINE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY.Location of eye/center : The center of Severe Tropical Storm PEPITO was estimated based on all available data at at 405 km West Northwest of Sinait, Ilocos Sur (OUTSIDE PAR) (18.7, 116.7).Strength : Maximum winds of 110 kph near the centerand gustiness of up to 135 kph.Forecast movement : Forecast to move West Northwestward at 20 kphForecast position : Nov 19, 2024 02:00 AM - 600 km West of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (OUTSIDE PAR)Nov 19, 2024 02:00 PM - 850 km West of Northern Luzon (OUTSIDE PAR)Nov 20, 2024 02:00 AM - 1,030 km West of Northern Luzon (OUTSIDE PAR)Nov 20, 2024 02:00 PM - 1,235 km West of Northern Luzon (OUTSIDE PAR)HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREASHeavy Rainfall OutlookRefer to Weather Advisory No. 58 issued at 11:00 AM today for the heavy rainfall outlook associated with “PEPITO”. Severe WindsThe wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction.Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1.Coastal InundationThe threat of storm surge inundation has ceased as PEPITO continues to move away from the country. For more information, refer to Storm Surge Warning No. 14-FinalHAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERSA Gale Warning is hoisted over the northern seaboard of Northern Luzon. Refer to Gale Warning No. 18 issued at 5:00 PM today for the details.24-Hour Sea Condition OutlookNote: These are forecast sea condition over the coastal waters and not related to storm surge heights or inundation. Up to very rough over the following coastal waters:Up to 5.0 m: The seaboard of BatanesUp to 4.5 m: The seaboards of Ilocos Norte; the western seaboard of Babuyan IslandsSea travel is risky for all types or tonnage of vessels. All mariners must remain in port or, if underway, seek shelter or safe harbor as soon as possible until winds and waves subside. Up to rough seas over the following coastal waters:Up to 3.5 m: The remaining seaboard of Babuyan IslandsUp to 3.0 m: The eastern seaboard of mainland Cagayan; the remaining seaboard of Ilocos Region.Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels.Up to moderate seas over the following coastal waters:Up to 2.5 m: The remaining seaboard of Cagayan Valley; the seaboard of northern Aurora, northern Zambales and Kalayaan IslandsUp to 2.0 m: The remaining seaboards of Aurora and Zambales; the northern and eastern seaboards of Pollilo Islands; the seaboards of Camarines Norte and Zamboanga del Sur; the northern seaboard of Camarines Sur, the northern, eastern, and southern seaboards of Catanduanes; the eastern seaboards of Albay, Sorsogon, Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, and Davao Occidental; the southern seaboards of Negros Oriental and Occidental Mindoro; the eastern and western seaboards of Calamian Islands; the northern seaboard of Cuyo Islands; the western seaboards of Bataan, Lubang Islands, Caluya Islands, and mainland Palawan.Mariners of motorbancas and similarly-sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigation under these conditions.TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOKOutside the PAR region, the tropical cyclone will turn more westward or west southwestward under the influence of an incoming northeasterly wind surge. PEPITO will continue to weaken as it moves over the West Philippine Sea due to the incoming northeasterly wind surge creating unfavorable environment. This tropical cyclone may become a remnant low on Wednesday (20 November).

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