WEATHER UPDATE — According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the Low-Pressure Area (LPA) being monitored has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). It was spotted 705 km East of Davao City.

It is unclear whether the LPA will turn into a tropical storm. However, the weather agency reports low chances of becoming a storm. It will possibly move westwards.

The LPA also brings rain over Visayas, Mindanao, and the Bicol Region. The same areas may expect rainy weather conditions for the next few days.

Meanwhile, the continues presence of the Northeast Monsoon or Amihan bring light rains over Luzon, including Cagayan Valley, Aurora and Quezon. The rest of Luzon, such as Metro Manila, may expect isolated thunderstorms. 

WEATHER TODAY – JANUARY 10, 2023

For today’s weather forecast, Bicol Region may experience heavy rains due to the LPA. Meanwhile, light rains are expected over Cagayan Valley, Aurora, and Quezon due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan).

On the other hand, the rest of Luzon (including its western portion) will have generally fair weather conditions with isolated rainshowers due to the Amihan. 

Due to the Low-Pressure Area, Visayas and Mindanao are forecast to experience heavy rains for the rest of the day. 

PAGASA continues to issue a gale warning to areas in Luzon and Eastern Visayas. Waves are expected to reach up to 5 meters. See the full list below:

• Eastern coast of Cagayan
• Isabela
• Aurora
• Northern Quezon, including northern and eastern coasts of the Polillo Islands
• Camarines Norte
• Northern coast of Camarines Sur
• Northern and Estern coast of Catanduanes
• Eastern coast of Albay
• Eastern coast of Sorsogon
• Northern Samar
• Eastern coast of Southern Leyte
• Dinagat Islands
• Eastern coast of Surigao del Norte, including Siargao and Bucas Grande

Watch the 5 am weather update today below:

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Source: (PAGASA)

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