PAGASA Monitors Two LPAs, Rains to Persist Over Luzon

Two low pressure areas (LPAs) are being monitored within and outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), one of which will bring thunderstorms across large parts of Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday. The LPA within PAR was last located in the vicinity of Baao, Camarines Sur, PAGASA said in its 10:00 a.m. tropical cyclone outlook. The other LPA was located 1,580 km east of Eastern Visayas, outside PAR. Both LPAs are unlikely to develop into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours, PAGASA said. The LPA in the country’s vicinity is expected to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms across large parts of Luzon. Areas affected are Metro Manila, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, the Bicol Region, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Romblon, and Marinduque within the next 24 hours, PAGASA said in its earlier 4:00 a.m. weather forecast. It also warned of the possibility of flash floods and landslides due to moderate to occasionally heavy rains. Meanwhile, easterlies are expected to bring thunderstorms over Cagayan, Isabela, the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), the Ilocos Region, and the rest of the Cagayan Valley. PAGASA also warned of possible flash floods and landslides during severe thunderstorms.