A low pressure area (LPA) is being closely monitored within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as it affects weather across parts of the country today, Tuesday, May 20.
PAGASA weather specialist Chenel Dominguez said the LPA was last spotted 295 kilometers south-southeast of Kalayaan, Palawan. While it is not expected to become a storm, it will bring scattered rain showers to Palawan, including the Kalayaan Islands.
“Ito naman pong low pressure area ay hindi magiging isang ganap na bagyo pero inaasahan natin magdadala po ito ng mga kalat-kalat na pag-ulan dito sa may Palawan,” she said.
The LPA is embedded within the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), a weather system that also continues to affect Palawan and Mindanao. Meanwhile, easterlies, or warm and humid winds coming from the Pacific Ocean, are still affecting Luzon and parts of the Visayas.
For today’s forecast, Luzon can expect hot and humid weather by noon until afternoon, followed by a high chance of localized thunderstorms, especially in the evening. PAGASA advises everyone to check their official social media pages for thunderstorm advisories.
Temperature ranges today include:
– Metro Manila: 26–35°C
– Laoag: 26–33°C
– Tuguegarao: 27–37°C
– Baguio City: 17–26°C
– Tagaytay: 24–33°C
– Legazpi: 26–32°C
In Kalayaan Islands and Palawan, scattered rain is expected due to the LPA. Rainy conditions are also forecast for Mindanao, Western Visayas, and the Negros Island Region, also due to the ITCZ.
The eastern parts of the Visayas, including Eastern Samar, Leyte, and Southern Leyte, may also see rain brought by easterlies.
Other temperature readings:
– Kalayaan Islands / Puerto Princesa: 25–32°C
– Iloilo: 26–32°C
– Cebu: 27–32°C
– Tacloban: 26–32°C
– Zamboanga: 25–33°C
– Cagayan de Oro: 25–31°C
– Davao: 25–32°C
The heat index in Metro Manila may reach 41°C, while Aparri, Cagayan could experience the highest at 46°C today. PAGASA reminds the public to stay hydrated and take precautions against extreme heat.
No gale warnings have been raised for any of the country’s seaboards.
