The state weather bureau said Wednesday that the low pressure area (LPA) being monitored inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility is unlikely to directly affect the country and is not expected to intensify into a tropical cyclone again.
DOST-PAGASA Weather Specialist Chenel Dominguez said in a weather briefing that the LPA, formerly tropical depression “Caloy,” was last spotted 495 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes.
“Hindi naman po natin ito nakikita na magkakaroon ng direct na epekto sa anumang parte ng ating bansa at hindi rin natin nakikita na mag-iintensify pa muli bilang isang ganap na bagyo,” Dominguez said.
She said the weather disturbance is expected to remain over the Philippine Sea and may dissipate between Friday and Saturday.
Meanwhile, most parts of the country, including Luzon, Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao, are expected to experience generally fair weather with hot and humid conditions, especially from noon to afternoon.
The weather bureau warned, however, of possible isolated rain showers and localized thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.
For Metro Manila, temperatures are expected to range from 28°C to 35°C, while Tuguegarao may experience temperatures as high as 39°C. Puerto Princesa and Calayan Islands may record temperatures ranging from 26°C to 34°C.
PAGASA also reported high heat index levels across several areas on Tuesday, with Metro Manila recording 41°C to 42°C. The highest heat index recorded was 48°C in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, followed by 46°C in Tuguegarao and Coron, Palawan.
For Wednesday, the highest forecast heat index is 45°C in Echague, Isabela; Camiling, Tarlac; and Butuan City.
“Pinapaalalahanan po natin yung mga kababayan po natin yung matinding exposure po sa init ay may risk po sa ating kalusugan,” Dominguez said.
PAGASA advised the public to avoid prolonged exposure to extreme heat, especially from noon to afternoon, and to stay hydrated.
No gale warning has been raised over any seaboard of the country, the weather bureau added.
