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Pepito continues to weaken, exits Luzon landmass

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MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) has further weakened as it exited the Luzon landmass and traversed near the coast of La Union and Pangasinan on Sunday night, according to the state weather bureau.

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (Pagasa) 11 p.m. cyclone update said Pepito was last spotted over the coastal waters of San Fernando, La Union.

The typhoon is moving 25 kilometers per hour (km/h), carrying maximum sustained winds of 155 km/h and gusts of up to 255 km/h.

READ: Pepito to bring heavy rains over many parts of Luzon

Pepito may exit the Philippine area of Responsibility (PAR) on Monday morning or noon.

Despite this development, the following areas remain under wind signals:

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4

TCWS No. 3

TCWS No. 2

TCWS No. 1

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