Typhoon Pepito weakens, exits Luzon landmass

Typhoon Pepito has weakened and exited the Luzon landmass after making two landfalls.

The typhoon's maximum sustained winds have decreased to 130 kph with gusts up to 160 kph.

As of 5 a.m. Monday, its center was over the West Philippine Sea, moving northwestward at 30 km/h, and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Monday morning or noon.

Pepito made landfall twice as a super typhoon, first in Panganiban, Catanduanes, then in Dipaculao, Aurora.

During its first landfall, Pepito had maximum sustained winds of 195 km/h, its peak intensity, and 185 km/h during its second landfall.

The typhoon may eventually weaken into a remnant low by late Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning over the coast of southern China.

Pagasa has lifted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 4 in various Luzon areas, while areas in Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Abra remain under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3.