The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is keeping a close eye on a low pressure area (LPA) located east of Virac, Catanduanes, saying that there is a potential that it may be intensified into a typhoon.
Based on the latest monitoring of the state weather bureau issued at 4 am, the LPA was last seen approximately 510 kilometers east northeast of Virac, Catanduanes.
In an early morning briefing, PAGASA weather specialist Obet Badrina said that the cloud cluster being monitored by the agency has developed into a LPA on Tuesday.
“Patuloy na nasa karagatan at hindi inaalis sa posibilidad na ito ay maging bagyo. Bagama’t in the next 24 hours, maliit pa naman ‘yung chance," he said.
Badrina emphasized that the LPA will bring rain to Luzon, particularly in the eastern areas.
The Visayas and Mindanao regions will also experience overcast skies and rain showers due to the southwest monsoon or habagat.
Mimaropa and the Bicol region will face a similar situation with the influence of the habagat and LPA.
