Two PAGASA-detected LPAs; one near Quezon may cause heavy rain

Two low pressure areas (LPAs) were detected by the state weather bureau PAGASA on Wednesday, August 27, one of which is expected to bring cloudy skies and scattered rains across parts of Luzon while another LPA off Dagupan, Pangasinan, is being monitored but currently has no direct effect on the country.

The LPA near Patnanungan, Quezon, may cause moderate to heavy rains in Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, and CALABARZON, prompting PAGASA to warn residents about potential flash floods or landslides.

Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon (habagat) will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Visayas, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Zamboanga Peninsula, and Northern Mindanao.

Parts of Mindanao may experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.

Weather specialist Loriedin De La Cruz-Galicia noted that the LPA near Patnanungan is unlikely to develop into a tropical depression.