
A tropical cyclone is not expected to develop near or inside the country's area of responsibility this weekend, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Friday, Feb. 4.
PAGASA weather specialist Benison Estareja said the country will remain cyclone-free until the start of the coming week.
He said the shear line and trough or extension of a low pressure area (LPA) remain the dominant weather systems in the country.
Due to the shear line, cloudy skies, scattered rain showers, and thunderstorms may prevail over Bicol region and the Visayas in the next 24 hours.
Likewise, Caraga, Davao Region, and Soccsksargen will have cloudy skies, scattered rain showers, and thunderstorms due to the trough of the LPA.
Estareja said the LPA located outside the Philippine area of responsibility has a slim chance of developing into a tropical cyclone but may dissipate within 24 hours.
He advised those in areas affected by the shear line and trough of LPA to remain vigilant against possible flash floods or landslides due to the occurrence of moderate to at times heavy rains.
Meanwhile, Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains due to the northeast monsoon, locally called "amihan."
The rest of Mindanao may experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms.