LPA inside PAR may develop into storm

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Monday it was monitoring a low-pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) with a “medium chance” of developing into a storm after a day or two.

The LPA was located 920 kilometers east of Central Luzon as of Monday afternoon.

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“[In] the next 24 to 48 hours, it has a low chance of developing into a tropical cyclone, but beyond this time frame, the chances will start to increase,” Pagasa weather specialist Veronica Torres said. —Gillian Villanueva