Signal No. 3 in 4 areas as Typhoon Pepito continues to weaken over sea

Typhoon Pepito continues to weaken as it accelerates over the West Philippine Sea, PAGASA said early Monday. In its 2 a.m.

tropical cyclone bulletin, the state weather bureau said that the center of Pepito was estimated at 105 km west-southwest of Sinait, Ilocos Sur, with maximum sustained winds of 150 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 185 km/h, and central pressure of 955 hPa. It is moving northwest at 30 km/h with strong to typhoon-force winds extending up to 250 km from the center. Signal No.



3 has been hoisted over the following areas: Signal No. 2 is in effect over: Signal No. 1 is over: Track PAGASA forecasts that Pepito will continue to weaken as it moves generally west-northwest over the West Philippine Sea, until it exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) Monday morning or noon.

Walang Pasok, other effects Several provinces, cities and municipalities across Luzon have declared the suspension of classes on Monday due to Pepito, as well as the suspension of work in government offices except for those involved in health, disaster relief, and other vital services. Some areas in provinces hard hit by the typhoon have lost power, while some military units are on red alert , ready to render assistance to communities. In San Andres, Catanduanes, police helped a woman deliver a baby boy amid the storm.

— BM, GMA Integrated News.