LPA may Develop into Tropical Depression Within 24 Hours

In the 11:00 AM broadcast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) today, January 20, 2021 (Wednesday), the Low Pressure Area (LPA) which developed East of Southern Luzon at 8:00 AM today is likely to develop into a tropical depression in the next 24 hours.

Furthermore, at 10 AM today, the LPA was estimated based on all available data at 250 km East of Virac, Catanduanes (14.0°N, 126.5°E) according to PAGASA.

In addition, the LPA Northeast of Romblon, Romblon has dissipated at 8:00 AM today.

Also, as stated in the PAGASA forecast, “the Tail-End of a Frontal System is affecting the eastern section of Central Luzon.”

In the next 24 hours, the combined effects of the LPA and Tail-End of a Frontal System will bring moderate to heavy rains with at times intense rains over the following areas:

• Isabela
• Quirino
• Aurora
• Eastern portion of Cagayan.

And, light to moderate with at times heavy rains over:

• Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
• CALABARZON
• Nueva Ecija
• Bulacan
• Camarines Norte
• Rest of Cagayan Valley

The next weather advisory of PAGASA will be issued at 11:00 AM tomorrow, January 21, 2021 (Thursday).

Read the full 11 AM forecast of PAGASA, HERE.

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Source: PAGASA