Habagat brings rains to Luzon, thunderstorms elsewhere

PAGASA forecasts continued rains in Luzon due to the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), while localized thunderstorms are expected in the rest of the country.

A low pressure area (LPA) monitored by PAGASA was last seen 480 km north northwest of Itbayat, Batanes and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility within hours.

The LPA has a slim chance of developing into a tropical cyclone and is not expected to strengthen the habagat in the coming days.

Ilocos Region and Zambales may experience scattered rains and thunderstorms, with potential for flash floods or landslides.

The habagat will also cause isolated rain showers or thunderstorms over Metro Manila, Cordillera Administrative Region, and several provinces in Central and Southern Luzon.

The rest of the country can expect similar weather conditions due to localized thunderstorms, with risks of flash floods during severe events.

Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas are expected to prevail across the archipelago.