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Verified facts
What happened
Typhoon Obet, internationally known as Saudel, exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility at 9:30 p.m. on Monday, August 24, PAGASA said in its final bulletin for the cyclone.
At 10 p.m., its eye was estimated 1,250 kilometers east-northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon. It had maximum sustained winds of 155 kilometers per hour, gusts of up to 190 km/h and was moving west-northwestward at 25 km/h.
Context
Context
Obet stayed far from the Philippine landmass and no tropical cyclone wind signal was raised. PAGASA forecast the typhoon to pass close to or make landfall over Japan's southern islands before moving toward southeastern China.
The southwest monsoon was still expected to bring strong to gale-force gusts across much of Luzon and the Visayas, with rough seas reaching up to 3.5 meters along Batanes and the northern seaboard of the Babuyan Islands.
Filipino relevance
Why this matters
A powerful offshore cyclone can strengthen monsoon flow even without a direct landfall. Communities and small-vessel operators should rely on the latest PAGASA bulletins because the storm's position, intensity and marine effects can change quickly.
What to watch next
What to watch next
Continue monitoring PAGASA's monsoon rainfall and coastal-water advisories. Small vessels should follow local maritime instructions and avoid rough seas where advised.