Light to Moderate Rains Expected over E. Visayas, Mindanao Due to LPA

Expect rains over parts of Eastern Visayas and Mindanao on Thursday due to the presence of low pressure area (LPA), according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

PAGASA said that as of 4 a.m., the LPA was spotted some 460 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur (08.0°N, 130.5°E).

The state weather bureau also said that the LPA will bring cloudy skies with light to moderate rains and thunderstorms over the parts of Eastern Visayas and CARAGA.

PAGASA weather forecaster Gener Quitlong said the LPA still has slim chance to intensify into tropical cyclone and expected to dissipate within the next 24 to 48 hours.

He said the agency continues to monitor and once it develop into tropical depression inside the country it will be locally named “Dodong”, the fourth tropical cyclone to affect the country this year.

He said the easterlies or warm winds from the east that brings good weather continues to be the dominant weather system affecting the eastern section of the country.

Quitlong noted the rest of the country including Metro Manila will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.

However, he noted that the chances of isolated rains are high in the areas located in the eastern section of the country since it is affected by the easterlies.

He explained that since the easterlies or winds from the east are “warm,” the convective activity brought about by its intense heat triggers the formation of localized thunderstorm clouds.

He added that its “rich in moisture” quality also contribute in the formation of thunderstorm clouds.

In its advisory, PAGASA said light to moderate winds blowing from the east to southeast will prevail over Northern Luzon and coming from the east to northeast over the rest of the country.

The coastal waters throughout the archipelago will be slight to moderate. (PNA) LAM/CLTC/RCG