LPA could become a tropical depression - PAGASA

The Low-Pressure Area (LPA) spotted east of Luzon may still develop into a tropical depression in the coming days, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday, July 1.

- By ELLALYN DE VERA-RUIZ

As of 3 a.m., the LPA was located about 650 kilometers east of Infanta, Quezon, PAGASA weather specialist Obet Badrina said.

Badrina said the chance of the LPA developing into a tropical cyclone within 24 hours remains low, but noted that the likelihood could increase over the next few days.

If the weather disturbance develops into a tropical depression within the Philippine Area of Responsibility, it will be named “Bising.”

He added that the weather system may either cross Luzon or, due to its position near eastern Luzon, “recurve” away from land.