The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday afternoon, Dec. 10, continued to monitor a low pressure area (LPA) off Mindanao, as it could develop into a tropical depression before entering the country's area of responsibility early next week.

PAGASA weather specialist Raymond Ordinario said the LPA that was located at 2,400 kilometers east of Mindanao at around 3 p.m. has a possibility of developing into a tropical depression in the next few days.

It may enter the PAR by Monday, Dec. 13, or Tuesday, Dec. 14, he said.

Ordinario advised the public to continue monitoring PAGASA's updates regarding this weather disturbance as the latest forecast shows the LPA may pass over Visayas and Southern Luzon in the coming days.

As of Friday afternoon, the shear line, also known as the tail-end of frontal system, and northeast monsoon, locally called "amihan," remain the dominant weather systems affecting the country.

In the next 24 hours, cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms may prevail over Bicol Region, Caraga, Northern Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula, Eastern Visayas, and Central Visayas.

Those in areas affected by the shear line were advised to take precautions against possible flooding or landslides, especially during moderate to heavy, to at times intense, rains.

Cloudy skies with light rains may also prevail over Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Kalinga, Ifugao, Mt. Province, Aurora, and Quezon due to the northeast monsoon, PAGASA said.

Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon may also have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light monsoon rains.

Meanwhile, the rest of the country may have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms.

PAGASA warned the public that the occurrence of severe thunderstorms may sometimes trigger flash floods or landslides.