According to new low pressure information from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the low pressure area being monitored is approaching the Philippine mainland.
As of 2:00 p.m. on July 1 (local time), the center of the low pressure was at about 16.2 degrees North latitude - 125.4 degrees East longitude, about 350km east of Casiguran, Aurora. The low pressure is likely to develop into a tropical depression in the next 24 hours.
Due to the influence of the low pressure, the Cagayan Valley, Metro Manila, Central Luzon, calabarzon, Mimaropa, Western Visayas, Mindanao and the rest of Luzon will have cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms.
moderate to heavy rain can cause floods and landslides.
Meanwhile, another low pressure area is being monitored outside the PAR. The center of the low pressure at 2:00 p.m. on July 1 (local time) was at about 22.7 degrees North latitude - 148.4 degrees East longitude. The low pressure has a high potential to develop into a tropical depression in the next 24 hours.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on July 1, the Gulf of Tonkin, North and Central East Sea (including Hoang Sa special zone), the northern sea area of the South East Sea (including Truong Sa special zone) will have showers and thunderstorms.
In Phu Quy special zone, the southwest wind has been monitored at level 5, sometimes level 6.
It is forecasted that on the night of July 1 and July 2, scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue to occur in the Gulf of Tonkin, the North East Sea (including the special zone of Hoang Sa), the Central and South East Sea (including the special zone of Truong Sa), the sea area from Lam Dong to Ca Mau, from Ca Mau to An Giang and the Gulf of Thailand.
During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, strong gusts of wind of level 6-7, waves over 2.0m high.
In the sea area from Lam Dong to Ca Mau, there are strong winds and rough seas. Strong southwest wind level 5, sometimes level 6, gusting to level 7. Waves are 1.5-2.5m high.
All ships operating in the above areas are at risk of being affected by tornadoes, strong gusts of wind and big waves.
People and tourists planning to visit these coastal areas should pay attention to weather forecasts. Follow local instructions to ensure safety.
