New LPA Less Likely to Develop into Tropical Depression in 24-36 Hours

According to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA) 11:00 AM weather advisory today, February 10, 2021 (Wednesday), a new Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 910 km East of Mindanao (6.6°N, 134.4°E) at 10:00 AM today.

Furthermore, according to PAGASA, the LPA is less likely to develop into a tropical depression in the next 24 – 36 hours.

In addition, the Low Pressure Area east of Visayas has dissipated at 2:00 AM today.

Tail-End of a Frontal System

In the weather advisory, it is stated that the Tail-End of a Frontal System (Shear Line) is currently affecting the eastern sections of:

• Southern Luzon
• Visayas

Hazards affecting land areas

Light to moderate with at times heavy rains will be experienced over the following areas in the next 24 hours:

• Eastern Visayas
• Bicol Region
• Romblon
• Marinduque
• Aurora
• Quezon

Also, flooding, including flash floods, and rain-induced landslides may occur during heavy or prolonged periods of rainfall, especially in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards or in localities that received a significant amount of rainfall during the past couple of days or weeks.

Furthermore, adjacent or nearby areas may also experience flooding in the absence of such rainfall occurrence due to surface runoff or swelling of river channels.

The next weather advisory of PAGASA will be issued at  11:00 AM tomorrow, February 11, 2021 (Thursday) unless an intermediate advisory is released.

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Source: PAGASA