Weather Today – May 30, 2015 | LPA develops within PAR

Today may mark the end of June, but the rains are just getting started. Rainy weather will continue due to the presence of the low pressure area (LPA) embedded along the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ). The LPA exists within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and was spotted at 750 kilometers east of Eastern Samar. PAGASA Weather Specialist Rene Paciente said that if the LPA does not dissipate, it can move closer or might cross Luzon in the next few days.

The said weather disturbance will bring rains and thunderstorms over Palawan, Visayas and Mindanao, while Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with chances of isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.

Meanwhile, some parts of the National Capital Region experienced rains early this morning. Based on the rainfall data of PAGASA, here are the highest amount of rain accumulated as of 2:00AM:

PAGASA continues to eye two low pressure areas (LPAs) outside the PAR. According to PAGASA Weather Forecaster Chris Perez, the LPA located in the farthest distance has a chance of developing into a tropical cyclone and entering the PAR. However, these weather disturbances are still too far, and changes may still occur. All are advised to monitor updates and further development.