2 LPAs outside PAR pose no direct threat to Philippines
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Friday, July 11, that two low-pressure areas (LPAs) located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) are not expected to directly affect any part of the country.
PAGASA weather specialist Loriedin de la Cruz-Galicia said one of the LPAs was spotted 2,030 kilometers east-northeast of extreme Northern Luzon as of 3 a.m.
While it has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression within 24 hours, it is moving away from the country and poses no direct threat.
The second LPA, located 760 kilometers west-northwest of Itbayat, Batanes, is the remnant of former typhoon Bising (international name: Danas).
De la Cruz-Galicia said this weather disturbance also does not pose any direct impact on the country.
However, she advised the public to continue monitoring these weather systems for any significant changes.
Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon (habagat) continues to bring rain to most of the country.
Over the next 24 hours, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, Palawan, and Occidental Mindoro.
Cloudy skies with scattered light to occasionally heavy rains and thunderstorms may prevail over Metro Manila, Mindanao, the rest of Visayas, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, and Batangas.
The rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
PAGASA reminded the public to remain vigilant for possible flash floods and landslides, especially in areas experiencing moderate to heavy rainfall or severe thunderstorms.