The worst weather conditions from Typhoon Mangkhut will persist until later tonight, the Joint Information Center cautioned.

Residents are urged to remain indoors until Condition of Readiness 4 is announced.

After damaging winds subside, it may still be unsafe to traverse due to any debris, flooded roadways, downed power lines, or any other damages that are harmful to life and property, the center stated.

Until the Condition of Readiness 4 announcement, residents are asked to remain indoors to allow for emergency personnel to make road safety and recovery assessments.

Category 2 typhoon winds of 105 mph or more remain likely for Rota.