MANILA, Philippines – A low pressure area (LPA) entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 8 am on Sunday, September 8.
As of 3 pm on Sunday, the LPA was located 1,340 kilometers east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
So far, the LPA is not affecting any part of the country.
PAGASA Weather Specialist Veronica Torres said in a briefing on Sunday afternoon that the LPA may move near the PAR northern boundary. If it moves closer to landmass, it could affect Northern Luzon.
Torres also said the LPA only has a slim chance of developing into a tropical cyclone in the next 24 hours. But beyond that period, she added, the weather bureau is not ruling out the possibility of this happening.
The Philippines’ next tropical cyclone will be given the local name Ferdie.
PAGASA advised the public to monitor updates on the LPA.
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Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon or habagat is still affecting parts of Luzon.
For the rest of Sunday until Monday, September 9, the Ilocos Region, Cagayan, Apayao, Abra, and Zambales will see scattered rain and thunderstorms. PAGASA warned that the rain will be moderate to at times heavy, so floods and landslides are possible.
Metro Manila, the rest of Cagayan Valley, the rest of the Cordillera Administrative Region, and the rest of Central Luzon will just have isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. Thunderstorms, however, can be severe.
The rest of the country — not affected by the southwest monsoon — will have generally fair weather, but there may be localized thunderstorms. – Rappler.com