Rains expected over parts of Luzon, Visayas as LPA approaches land
A low-pressure area (LPA) spotted off the coast of Camarines Norte is expected to bring rains across parts of Luzon and Visayas over the next two to three days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
As of 3 a.m., the LPA was located over the coastal waters of Paracale, Camarines Norte, moving northwestward.
While the weather system still has a “medium” chance of developing into a tropical cyclone, PAGASA weather specialist Obet Badrina said the likelihood is decreasing as it nears land.
Badrina added that if the system intensifies, it is likely to happen within the day before it dissipates. If it develops into a tropical depression, it will be named “Jacinto.”
On Tuesday, the LPA is expected to bring rains over Bicol Region, Quezon, Aurora, Rizal, and Romblon.
The southwest monsoon or “habagat” may also continue to affect Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, and Oriental Mindoro.
Meanwhile, cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will prevail over Metro Manila, Central and Southern Luzon, parts of Visayas, and northern Mindanao, including the Zamboanga Peninsula and Caraga.
The rest of the country may experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
Rains from the LPA and habagat are expected to persist in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, Visayas, and parts of Mindanao through Wednesday, Aug. 27.
From Thursday to Friday, Aug. 28 to 29, rainfall is forecast to ease across the country, especially in the Visayas.
However, cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms may still prevail over Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, and Negros Island Region during this period.
By Saturday, Aug. 30, cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms are likely over the western sections of Central and Southern Luzon, as well as Western Visayas.
Badrina reminded the public to remain vigilant against the threat of flash floods and landslides, particularly in areas prone to these hazards.