Super Typhoon Pepito makes second landfall, weakens

Super Typhoon Pepito made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, before weakening into a typhoon.

As of 8 p.m., it was located near Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya, moving west northwestward at 165 kph with gusts up to 275 kph.

Pepito's maximum sustained winds are down to 165 kilometers per hour from 185 km/h, with gustiness now up to 275 km/h from 305 km/h.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 5 has been lifted for Aurora, Quirino, and Nueva Vizcaya, but TCWS No. 4 remains hoisted over many areas.

These areas under TCWS No. 4 can expect typhoon-force winds between 118 to 184 km/h in the next 12 hours.

Pepito is expected to exit the Philippine area of responsibility by Monday morning or noon, November 18, with further weakening anticipated.

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Rappler
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Philippine News Agency
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GMA News
Signal No. 4 in 9 areas as Pepito weakens into typhoon over Nueva Vizcaya
Manila Bulletin
Signal No. 5 lifted as ‘Pepito’ weakens into typhoon
Inquirer
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ABS-CBN
Super Typhoon Pepito makes landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora
Philstar
Signal no. 5 hoisted over Aurora, other areas ahead of ‘Pepito’s’ landfall
Philippine News Agency
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Rappler
Aurora in danger ahead of Super Typhoon Pepito’s second landfall
GMA News
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Philstar
'Pepito' keeps super typhoon strength, threatening Northern and Central Luzon
ABS-CBN
‘Potentially dangerous, life-threatening’ situation in Aurora as Pepito maintains strength
Rappler
Super Typhoon Pepito threatens Aurora, northern Quezon
Manila Bulletin
‘Pepito’ maintains strength; may make 2nd landfall over Aurora in a few hours
Philippine News Agency
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