Super Typhoon "Pepito" Approaches Philippines
The typhoon has maximum sustained winds of 185 kilometers per hour (115 miles per hour) near the center and gustiness of up to 230 kph (143 miles per hour)
MANILA - Super Typhoon "Pepito" is now approaching the Philippines with maximum sustained winds of 185 kilometers per hour (115 miles per hour) near the center and gustiness of up to 230 kph (143 miles per hour), according to the official Philippine News Agency (PNA). Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated ahead of the typhoon.
According to PNA, "It was last tracked 215 km. east of Catarman, Northern Samar as of 10 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 16, 2024)".
Information On The Typhoon Taken From PAGASA And Local PH Government Agencies:
Information regarding typhoon Pepito taken from the The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and other Philippine government agencies: