LPA outside PAR has low chance of becoming a tropical depression, says PAGASA

The low-pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility has a “low” chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours, PAGASA said Monday afternoon.

For now, the shear line and Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) will affect the weather conditions of several areas in the country, based on the state weather bureau’s 4 p.m. weather forecast.

Visayas, Sorsogon, Masbate, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms due to the shear line.

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms will persist throughout the rest of Mindanao due to localized thunderstorms.

PAGASA warned that these weather conditions may trigger flash floods or landslides.

Meanwhile, the Amihan will affect the weather conditions of Batanes,  Babuyan Islands, Metro Manila, and the rest of Luzon, but with no significant impact.

State meteorologists also said winds will be moderate to strong, while coastal waters will be moderate to rough in Northern Luzon, the eastern sections of Central and Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

The rest of Mindanao will experience light to moderate winds and slight to moderate coastal waters.

Sunrise in Metro Manila will be at 6:24 a.m on Tuesday. –NB, GMA Integrated News