Another LPA spotted
A new weather disturbance was spotted within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
At 3:00 AM today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was at 415 kilometers east-northeast of Basco, Batanes. According to PAGASA Weather Forecaster Robert Badrina, it may develop into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours and will move farther away from the country.
Although the LPA has no direct effect on the country, the Monsoon Trough, a weather system composed of converging winds, will bring rains today. Cloudy skies with light to moderate rains will be experienced in Caraga Region including Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms will prevail in the rest of the country including Metro Manila.
There’s no gale warning today but seafarers and those who have small fishing boats are still advised to take precautionary measures.
After the exit of Tropical Cyclone Emong, no weather disturbance is within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Although PAGASA has observed group of clouds within the country’s premises, these are not considered a weather disturbance yet. Today, rains are more likely to be triggered by the Monsoon Trough that affects Luzon and Visayas.
Residents of Metro Manila and the regions of Ilocos, Central Luzon, CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon), MIMAROPA (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan) and Western Visayas are advised to prepare for cloudy skies with light to moderate rains and thunderstorms. Meanwhile, the rest of the country can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
In an interview with Panahon TV, PAGASA Weather Forecaster Meno Mendoza said that the Monsoon Trough has no effect on sea conditions. “Ang ating karagatan sa buong kapuluan ay magiging banayad hanggang sa katamtaman ang pag-alon kaya ligtas namang makakapamalaot ang ating mga mangingisda,” Mendoza explained.
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Last year, two tropical cyclones entered the PAR in the month of July. These include Typhoon “Butchoy” and Tropical Storm “Carina”. Butchoy did not hit the land but enhanced the Southwest Monsoon, bringing heavy rains and flooding in Luzon. Meanwhile, Carina made landfall in Northern Luzon, leaving damage and thousands of stranded passengers.
This year, Tropical Storm Emong became the first tropical cyclone in July. PAGASA said two more are expected to develop within this month.
Habagat dampens Luzon and Visayas
The Severe Tropical Storm with international name Nanmadol, formerly known as “Emong” continues to move farther away from the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
At 4:00 AM, it was located 1,410 kilometers north-northeast of Basco, Batanes. Nanmadol has winds of up to 100 kph and gustiness of 135 kph, moving north-northeast at 45 kph. It is expected to hit the landmass of Japan today.
Although the the weather disturbance had no direct effect on the country, it intensified the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat that is now affecting the western section of Luzon and of Visayas. Today, cloudy skies with light to moderate rain showers and thunderstorms will be experienced in Western Visayas, Ilocos, MIMAROPA, and the provinces of Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna and Quezon. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms will prevail in the rest of the country.
In an interview with PAGASA Weather Forecaster Gener Quitlong, he said that no tropical cyclone is expected in the next two to three days.
‘Emong’ exits PAR, Habagat causes rains
Tropical Cyclone Emong has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
Emong, the fifth bagyo of 2017, initially entered PAR as a Low Pressure Area (LPA) last Saturday. On Sunday, it gained strength and developed into a tropical depression and tropical storm. Today, the weather disturbance has further intensified into a severe tropical storm.
At 4:00 AM today, the center of Emong was estimated at 570 kilometers north-northeast of Basco, Batanes. It has maximum sustained winds of 90 kph near the center, gustiness of up to 115 kph, moving north-northwest at 30 kph towards Japan.
The good news is that Emong left the country without any direct effect. However, cloud clusters induced by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat will bring light to moderate rain showers and thunderstorms in the Ilocos Region, MIMAROPA, Zambales, Bataan, Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula and Northern Mindanao. Meanwhile, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms will prevail in remaining parts of the country.
At 2 AM today, the Low Pressure Area that was being monitored has developed into Tropical Depression Emong. It was last spotted at 765 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.
In an interview with Panahon TV, PAGASA Weather Forecaster Samuel Duran said there is a possibility that it will intensify into a Tropical Storm; but because Emong is forecast to move northwest, it has a slim chance of making landfall. He advised the public to keep monitoring updates because upon its movement, it may bring rains in some parts of Eastern Luzon. It is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday.
A Low Pressure Area, which is associated with a bad weather condition, is where a Tropical Depression forms. If this hits landmass, it may bring light to occasionally heavy rains that may trigger flashfloods and landslides. Know more about this weather system by watching this video:
Cloudy skies with light to moderate rain showers and thunderstorms will be experienced in the regions of Western Visayas, Negros Island, Caraga, Davao and Soccsksargen. Generallly fair weather still prevails in Metro Manila and the rest of the country but with chances of isolated rain showers or thunderstorms usually in the afternoon or evening.
