The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday, Nov. 3 said the low-pressure area (LPA) off Eastern Visayas has now a “high chance” of developing into a tropical depression in 24 hours.
As of 8 a.m., the LPA was located 1,495 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas, outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR).
In its 5 a.m. live weather report, PAGASA Weather Specialist Grace Castañeda said the LPA may enter the PAR within 24 to 48 hours.
If it enters the PAR as a tropical depression, the weather disturbance will be given the local name “Marce.”