A low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility is unlikely to develop into a tropical cyclone, but its trough and three other weather systems will cause rains throughout the country on Wednesday.
As of 3:00 a.m., the LPA was located 260 kilometers west-northwest of Pag-asa Island, Kalayaan, Palawan.
“It has a slim chance of developing into a tropical cyclone and is heading towards Vietnam,” Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecaster Obet Badrina said.
However, the LPA’s trough will bring scattered rains and thunderstorms across Palawan, he added.
The shear line, on the other hand, will cause scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms over Isabela, Aurora, and Quezon.
Mindanao will also experience scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the easterlies.
The northeast monsoon or “amihan” will bring rains over the Cordillera Administrative Region and the rest of Cagayan Valley.
Moderate to heavy rains in the aforementioned areas could result in flash floods or landslides.
Meanwhile, PAGASA said the northeast monsoon will also cause isolated light rains over the Ilocos Region and the rest of Central Luzon while the rest of the country will experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies.
The northern and eastern sections of the country will experience moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough coastal waters.
Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate with slight to moderate seas, PAGASA said. (PNA)Â