LPA east of Quezon may bring scattered rains, possible tropical cyclone

A low-pressure area (LPA) east of Quezon and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) are expected to bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms across the Philippines in the coming days.

The LPA was last seen 400 kilometers east of Infanta, Quezon, or 180 kilometers northeast of Virac, Catanduanes.

There is a possibility that the LPA will develop into a tropical cyclone, which would be the country's fourth for 2023 and first for July, and would be named Dodong.

The southwest monsoon is currently affecting Southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao.

Areas such as Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, Mindanao, and Cagayan Valley may experience scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.

The rest of Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.

PAGASA has warned of potential flash floods or landslides in affected areas due to moderate to intermittent heavy rainfall.