Typhoon Dolphin unlikely to hit land, will enhance Habagat — PAGASA 

Typhoon Dolphin is unlikely to make landfall or enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), but it could enhance the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, the state weather bureau said Monday.

In an interview on Balitanghali, PAGASA Assistant Weather Services chief Chris Perez said that while Dolphin has a low chance of entering PAR, the bureau is closely monitoring its movement.

“Sa ngayon ay medyo mas malaki ang tsansa na hindi ito mag-landfall, dahil actually maliit din ang tsansa nitong pumasok ng ating area of responsibility,” Perez said.

(Right now, there is a higher probability that it will not make landfall, as the chances of it entering our area of responsibility are actually slim.)

According to Perez, Typhoon Dolphin could enhance the Habagat if it continues moving toward eastern Japan and subsequently toward southeastern China.

“Kahit hindi ito pumasok ng PAR sa mga susunod na araw, pero kung kikilos ito patungo sa silangang bahagi ng Japan, and then patungo sa southeastern ng China ay ito naman yung sususnod na magpapaibayo ng Habagat lalong lalo na ngayong darating na weekend,” Perez said.

(Even if it does not enter PAR in the coming days, its movement toward eastern Japan and southeastern China could trigger an intensification of the Habagat, particularly over the upcoming weekend.)

He noted that Typhoon Dolphin has already been downgraded from a super typhoon, and forecasters expect it to maintain its typhoon status.

As of 1 p.m., Typhoon Dolphin was estimated at 2,670 km east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon with maximum sustained winds of 155 kph and gusts up to 190 kph.

Meanwhile, Tropical Depression Luis is forecast to bring rains over the next 24 to 36 hours, with flooding expected in several low-lying areas. — RSJ, GMA News