LPA west of Ilocos Sur now Tropical Depression Lannie

The low pressure area outside of Luzon has developed into Tropical Depression Lannie, according to the state weather bureau PAGASA early Saturday morning.

PAGASA said Lannie was located 315 km west of Sinait, Ilocos Sur at 4 a.m. Moving westward at 15 km/h, Lannie has maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 55 km/h.

Lannie is the 12th tropical cyclone to enter or form in the Philippine Area of Responsibility this year.

This tropical cyclone will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over the Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Cagayan Valley.

The Habagat will affect Metro Manila, Central Luzon, MIMAROPA, and CALABARZON, while the rest of the country will see localized thunderstorms.

The western section of Northern Luzon will expect moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough coastal waters. 

Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas are forecast for the rest of the country.

"On the forecast track, this tropical depression is forecast to exit the PAR by [Saturday] morning or afternoon," PAGASA said in its 5 a.m. bulletin.

"Lannie is forecast to intensify into tropical storm tonight or tomorrow (September 7) early morning." — VBL, GMA Integrated News