A tropical depression has formed outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), approximately 2,040 kilometers east of Extreme Northern Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
In its 4:00 a.m. Tropical Cyclone Formation Outlook, PAGASA reported that the tropical depression, formerly identified as Low Pressure Area (LPA) 10a, was located at 22.0°N latitude and 141.5°E longitude as of 2:00 a.m.
The weather disturbance was packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour (kph), with gusts reaching 55 kph, while moving westward at 10 kph.
The tropical depression remains outside PAR as PAGASA continues to monitor its movement and development.
Residents are advised to stay updated with official weather bulletins and advisories from PAGASA for possible changes in the weather system’s track and intensity.
