The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is currently monitoring two low-pressure areas (LPAs) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as of Wednesday morning, Aug. 27.
As of 3 a.m., one LPA was located over Patnanungan, Quezon.
PAGASA weather specialist Loriedin de la Cruz-Galicia said the weather system, which had been lingering over the sea east of Luzon in the past few days, is now unlikely to develop into a tropical depression.
It is expected to dissipate by Wednesday afternoon or evening, she added.
Meanwhile, a second LPA, which was spotted early Wednesday, was located 200 kilometers west of Dagupan City, Pangasinan.
Although it is not expected to have a direct impact at this time, the LPA may enhance the southwest monsoon (habagat) in the coming days.
De la Cruz-Galicia said the weather system has a medium chance of developing into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours.
However, it may exit the PAR by Wednesday evening or Thursday morning, Aug. 28.
Weather conditions across the country are expected to gradually improve starting Thursday.