MANILA – Most parts of the Philippines will experience fair weather with isolated rain showers, as a low-pressure area (LPA) in the region is unlikely to develop into a cyclone, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday (20 Aug 2024).
The LPA was last located approximately 1,030 kilometers east-northeast of northern Luzon. PAGASA forecaster Rhea Torres confirmed that it has little chance of intensifying into a tropical cyclone and is too distant to impact any part of the country directly.
However, the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” will bring isolated rain showers and thunderstorms to Batanes and the Babuyan Islands. Residents in these areas should be cautious of possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rainfall.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country can expect generally warm conditions during the day, with isolated rain showers caused by localized thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening.
Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas are anticipated across the archipelago, PAGASA reported.
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