Weather Today – August 20, 2017 | LPA to develop as “Bagyong Isang”

The Low Pressure Area (LPA) which was last spotted at 830 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes may develop into a tropical cyclone within the day. Once it intensifies into a “bagyo”, it will be named “Isang”. PAGASA Weather Forecaster Robb Gile noted that it may move towards the Extreme Northern Luzon, where it is expected to bring rains and gusty winds.

As it prevails within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), it starts to enhance the Southwest Monsoon, locally known as Hanging Habagat. Cloudy skies with light to moderate rains will be experienced in Metro Manila, Visayas and the regions of Central Luzon, CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Rizal & Quezon), MIMAROPA (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon & Palawan) and Bicol. Residents in these areas are still alerted against occasional heavy rains, gusty winds and lightning due to thunderstorms.

Meanwhile, the remaining parts of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Thunderstorms are still possible in the afternoon or evening.

Despite the resurgence of Habagat, no gale warning was issued today. However, fisherfolk and those with small seacraft are advised to take extra caution as coastal waters throughout the archipelago will be moderate to rough. According to Gile, the weather disturbance is expected to exit the PAR on Wednesday but may continue to enhance the Habagat, posing a threat to most parts of Luzon and portions of Visayas.