Super Typhoon Rosal slightly weakens off Aparri, Cagayan

MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Rosal slightly weakened on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, as it moved west-northwestward east of Aparri, Cagayan, the state weather bureau said.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), in its 5 p.m. weather advisory, reported that Rosal’s eye was located 725 kilometers (450 miles) east of Aparri as of 4 p.m.

Rosal had maximum sustained winds of 205 kph (127 mph) near its center and gusts of up to 250 kph (155 mph). Strong to typhoon-force winds extended up to 780 kilometers (485 miles) from the center.

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Pagasa said Rosal would continue moving west-northwestward before turning northwestward on Thursday, Oct. 22.

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Based on its forecast track, the super typhoon is expected to make its closest approach to Extreme Northern Luzon between Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, Oct. 23.

Pagasa added that Rosal is forecast to gradually weaken into a typhoon by Friday.

Meanwhile, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2, which indicates gale-force winds, remained in effect over Batanes.

Wind Signal No. 1, which indicates strong winds, was also in effect over Cagayan, including the Babuyan Islands; the eastern portion of Isabela; Ilocos Norte; Apayao; and the northern portion of Catanduanes. /das