The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is not expecting any low pressure area (LPA) or tropical cyclone that may affect the country until the weekend.
PAGASA weather specialist Benison Estareja said they have not observed a tropical cyclone or LPA near the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) as of Thursday, Feb. 2.
However, Estareja said one cyclone may enter of form within the PAR this month, based on the climatological data of the PAGASA.
For the month of February, there is still a possibility of a tropical cyclone approaching the Visayas or Mindanao, so we will continue to monitor, he said.
In the next 24 hours, PAGASA said partly cloudy to cloudy weather with light rains due to the northeast monsoon or amihan may affect Luzon and Visayas.
Meanwhile, Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy weather with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
PAGASA advised the public to stay vigilant against possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.