LPA outside PAR has slim chance of developing into tropical cyclone

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, April 17 said the low pressure area (LPA) outside the country’s area of responsibility has a slim chance of developing into a tropical cyclone until the end of the week.

In PAGASA'S morning public forecast, weather specialist Obet Badrina said the LPA off the southeastern coast of Mindanao has weak circulation, making it unlikely to strengthen into a cyclone.

However, the trough or extension of the LPA may bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms to Davao Region and Soccsksargen (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos).

PAGASA warned the public of flash floods or landslides in these areas due to occasional moderate to heavy rains.

Over the next 24 hours, PAGASA said Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rains showers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms.

PAGASA also warned the public that flash floods or landslides may occur during severe thunderstorms.

Meanwhile, PAGASA said hot and humid weather will continue to prevail throughout the month, with higher air temperatures.

Badrina noted that the actual air temperature is different from the heat index, or the heat felt by the human body.

Based on the PAGASA’S extended weather outlook from April 18 to 20, the actual air temperatures in some key areas are 24–36°C in Metro Manila, 2533C° in Legazpi City, 17–26°C in Baguio City, 26–33°C in Metro Cebu, 26–33°C in Iloilo City, 26–33°C in Tacloban City, 25–34°C in Metro Davao, 24–34°C in Zamboanga City, and 24–34°C in Cagayan de Oro City.