At 4:00 am today, the center of Tropical Storm “OFEL” was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 90 km East of Tandag, Surigao Del Sur (9.

0°N, 127.5°E) with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 15 kph.  (PAG-ASA)