Updated: 00:00 GMT by Meteorologist Robert Speta Overview of Typhoon Ofel (Usagi) As Typhoon Ofel (internationally named Usagi) bears down on Northern Luzon, residents are advised to prepare for what could be a significant weather event. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), and the Joint Typhoon Warning

The Western Pacific has been exceptionally active this season, with four tropical storms currently named and active. The main focus for today’s weather update is northern Luzon, where communities are dealing with relentless storms and historic flooding. The Cagayan River has reached a “100-year flood” level according to local government reports, and this is only

Monday morning, November 11th, and we’re closely monitoring Typhoon Nika, internationally known as Toraji, as it makes landfall north of De La Sag in the Isabela province, near Casiguran and the Sierra Madre Mountains. The mountains are playing a vital role in protecting the Cagayan Valley from the worst winds, but heavy rains are already