LPA forms over northern Philippine Sea, may develop into tropical cyclone Fabian

A low pressure area (LPA) formed Thursday morning over the northern Philippine Sea and has a high chance of developing into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours.

The LPA was last tracked at approximately 965 kilometers east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon, with PAGASA expecting no direct impact on any part of the country.

If it enters as a tropical depression, it will be named Fabian but is expected to briefly enter and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

Earlier this month, monsoon rains from cyclones Crising, Dante, and Among caused floods and landslides across the Philippines, resulting in at least 37 deaths.

PAGASA weather specialist Leanne Loreto said that while these cyclones are unlikely to have a direct effect, they could enhance the southwest monsoon, causing scattered rains and thunderstorms in parts of Luzon.