High Chance LPA Will Become Tropical Depression
MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours, local weather authorities said. This possible development could prompt the raising of tropical cyclone wind signals over parts of Luzon.
According to a weather specialist, “If the LPA strengthens, the tropical cyclone wind signal will quickly be raised over eastern parts of Northern and Central Luzon.” She added, “Our latest analysis likewise shows that within the next 24 hours, this LPA will be slowly moving, and there is still a high chance that it will approach our land.”
Current Location and Weather Impact
The LPA was last tracked about 200 kilometers east-northeast of Casiguran, Aurora, or 235 kilometers east of Echague, Isabela. It is expected to bring heavy rains to several regions including Northern Luzon, the Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, Aurora, and Nueva Ecija today.
Meanwhile, the habagat or southwest monsoon continues to influence weather conditions, causing cloudy skies and rain over Metro Manila and most parts of Luzon. In Western Visayas, the monsoon will bring cloudy skies and possible rain showers. However, the rest of the Visayas will experience improved weather conditions.
Most of Mindanao will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms, mostly in the afternoon and evening.
Tropical Depression Outside PAR Monitored
Authorities are also monitoring a tropical depression located outside the PAR, approximately 2,660 kilometers east-northeast of extreme Northern Luzon. This system has maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour near its center, with gusts up to 70 kilometers per hour, moving east-northeast at 15 kilometers per hour.
Local experts assure that this tropical depression is moving away and will not affect any part of the country.
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