Typhoon Ofel seen to weaken as it exits Philippines

TROPICAL DEPRESSION Ofel is likely to weaken as it moves out of the Philippines, according to weather bureau PAGASA. As of Oct. 15 morning, Ofel was already over the West Philippine Sea and PAGASA said there was “an increasing likelihood that this tropical depression will weaken into a Low Pressure Area within the next 12 to 24 hours.” All typhoon warning signals have been lifted, but rains brought by Ofel and the southwest monsoon were still expected over Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, and the northern parts of Luzon. As of 10: 00 a. m. Thursday, the typhoon was located 275 kilometers west of Tanauan City, Batangas and expected to be out of the Philippine area by Friday.