A tropical storm is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this weekend, according to state weather forecasters. The low pressure area (LPA) east of the country has intensified into a tropical storm, located 2,110 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas.
Storm Details
The storm packs maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour near the center, with gusts reaching up to 70 kilometers per hour. Once inside PAR, it will be locally named “Francisco.”
Although the chance of landfall is low, the storm may enhance the southwest monsoon (habagat), bringing moderate to heavy rains over Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Other Areas Affected
Meanwhile, the easterlies will bring partly cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms over Metro Manila, Visayas, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, and Bicol Region, especially in the afternoon and evening.
Residents in affected areas are advised to monitor updates and take necessary precautions against possible flash floods and landslides.
