PAGASA detects 2 LPAs, 1 tropical cyclone; no immediate threat

Two low-pressure areas (LPAs) and a tropical cyclone have been detected within and outside the Philippine area of responsibility, according to the state weather bureau PAGASA.

One LPA is located about 575 kilometers northeast of Itbayat, Batanes inside the PAR, while another tropical cyclone is situated 2,005 kilometers east-northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon outside the PAR.

Based on latest analysis, there is a low probability for either system to develop into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours and have no direct effect on the country.

The southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms over parts of Visayas, Southern Luzon, Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan in the coming days, while isolated rain showers are expected elsewhere from afternoon until evening.

Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Bicol Region, and the rest of Mimaropa will continue to experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the enhanced habagat.

Parts of Mindanao and other regions in Visayas will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.