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Ofel weakens into severe tropical storm over Luzon Strait
Typhoon Ofel has weakened into a severe tropical storm over the Luzon Strait, with maximum sustained winds of 110 kph and gusts of up to 135 kph.
As of 11 a.m. on Friday, November 15, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 was raised over Batanes, and Signal No. 3 was lifted.
TCWS No. 1 is in effect for the northern portion of Cagayan, Babuyan Islands, the northern portion of Apayao, and the northern portion of Ilocos Norte.
The storm was last seen 215 kilometers northwest of Calayan, Cagayan, moving north northwest at 20 kph.
Ofel is expected to leave the Philippine area of responsibility by Friday afternoon but may re-enter.
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