In the weather forecast on the morning of December 17, weather expert Rhea Torres of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that the possibility of this low pressure area developing has been "upgraded to high". Within the next 24 hours, this low pressure area could strengthen into a tropical storm.
Weather experts noted that at that time, the low pressure area will be within the tropical convergence zone, causing rain in some areas of Visayas and Mindanao (Philippines).
According to the latest PAGASA bulletin, the low pressure area was last detected 155 km east-southeast of Tagum City, Davao del Norte.
This low pressure area will bring cloudy skies and scattered showers and thunderstorms over Eastern Visayas, Caraga and Davao.
Three other weather systems including the tropical convergence zone, the northeast monsoon and the shear line (a convergence zone of cold and warm winds that cause rain) are also affecting atmospheric conditions in other parts of the Philippines.
In Vietnam, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on the night of December 17 and December 18, the South East Sea (including the Truong Sa archipelago) will have scattered showers and thunderstorms. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes and strong gusts of wind of level 7-8.
Forecast for the night of December 18 and 19, the North East Sea area (including the Hoang Sa archipelago) will have strong northeast winds of level 6-7, gusting to level 8-9. Rough seas, waves 4.0-6.0m high.
The central East Sea area, the sea area from Binh Dinh to Ca Mau, the sea area west of the South East Sea area (including the sea area west of Truong Sa archipelago) has strong northeast wind level 6, sometimes level 7, gusting to level 8-9. The sea is rough, waves are 3.0-5.0m high.
The sea area from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai has strong northeast wind level 6, gusting to level 7-8. The Gulf of Tonkin has strong northeast wind level 5, sometimes level 6, gusting to level 7-8. Natural disaster risk level due to strong winds at sea: level 2.
Tourists planning to visit the Philippines during this time should pay attention to weather forecasts and check their schedules to avoid storms. They should bring warm clothes and raincoats to prevent rain and cold weather.
