LPA outside PAR now a tropical depression — PAGASA

The low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine area of responsibility is now a tropical depression, state weather bureau PAGASA said Thursday.

In an update, PAGASA said the tropical depression as of 8 a.m. was located 2,080 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon.

“The Low Pressure Area (LPA 07i), which is outside the PAR, has developed into a tropical depression and is still being monitored,” PAGASA said.

“All are advised to monitor official updates from DOST-PAGASA,” it added.

The tropical cyclone has winds and gustiness of 45 to 55 kilometers per hour (kph). It was moving north northwest at 15 kph.

Currently, Severe Tropical Storm Emong and Tropical Storm Dante are inside PAR. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News