The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has announced that no weather disturbances are currently posing an immediate threat of developing into a tropical cyclone.
Clear Skies for Now: No Low Pressure Area Detected
As of 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025, state weather specialists confirmed they are not tracking any Low Pressure Area (LPA) within or near the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Pagasa Visayas Weather Specialist Mark Gales provided this latest assessment, emphasizing that the country's weather is currently being influenced by other meteorological systems.
"At present, we are not monitoring any low pressure area," Gales stated clearly. This announcement offers a measure of relief as the nation continues its recovery from previous storms in the season.
Current Weather Systems: ITCZ and Easterlies in Play
Despite the absence of an LPA, several parts of the archipelago are still experiencing rainfall. Gales explained that the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is affecting Mindanao and portions of Palawan, leading to cloudy skies and scattered rains in these regions.
Meanwhile, the Visayas is under the influence of the easterlies. These are warm winds originating from the Pacific Ocean that are also responsible for bringing isolated downpours and thunderstorms to the island group. "The Visayas is being affected by the easterlies... which are also bringing scattered rains to the region," Gales added.
Future Monitoring and Low Cyclone Threat
Pagasa remains vigilant through its Tropical Cyclone Threat Potential forecast. Specialists are watching for any potential development of a weather disturbance, particularly east of Mindanao or the Visayas, in the coming days.
Gales noted that the ITCZ, which is currently active, is a known breeding ground for LPAs and potential tropical cyclones. However, he offered cautious optimism regarding any future development. "If it does develop into an LPA, there is only a low chance that it will become a storm," he emphasized, downplaying the immediate risk of a severe weather event intensifying.
The agency's official position remains that no confirmed LPA exists as of December 20. Pagasa continues to advise the public, especially those in areas affected by the ITCZ and easterlies, to stay alert for official updates as weather conditions can change rapidly.
