Typhoon Pepito has rapidly intensified and is poised to reach the super typhoon category over the weekend, state meteorologists said on Friday. As of 11:00 p.m., Pepito

Cyclone Pepito may reach super typhoon category with its rapid intensification over the eastern seaboard of the country as it is expected to traverse Southern Luzon tonight, according to the Philippine Atmospheric,

Pepito (Man-Yi) reached typhoon strength following “rapid intensification,” while Ofel (Usagi) weakened into a severe tropical storm on Friday morning, PAGASA reported.

Severe Tropical Storm Pepito (international name: Man-yi) further intensified and was nearing typhoon status early Friday morning, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical

PEPITO, the 16th tropical cyclone to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this year, intensified into a typhoon as it underwent rapid intensificati

Ofel was last located 205 kilometers west-northwest of Itbayat, Batanes, moving north-northwestward at 15 kph. The cyclone is also carrying maximum sustained winds of 100 kph and gusts of up to 125 kph.

Typhoon Ofel (international name: Usagi) weakened sharply on Friday after bearing down on the Philippines' northern towns, blowing away houses in its path as authorities brace for another cyclone that could hit the capital Manila over the weekend.

Severe Tropical Storm ‘Pepito’ (international name: Man-Yi) intensifies into a typhoon as it undergoes rapid intensification, the state weather bureau

State weather bureau PAGASA on Friday warned of possible storm surge in areas on the path of Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi). In its 8 p.m. Friday Storm Surge Warning, PAGASA said moderate to high risk of storm surge may occur in the following areas within 48 hours.