(PAGASA) is watching two low-pressure areas (LPAs) that could become tropical cyclones

Manila, Philippines - The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) is monitoring two low-pressure areas (LPAs) that could develop into tropical cyclones. One LPA is located inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and the other is outside.   

The LPA inside PAR is located 460 kilometers east of Casuguran in Aurora. If it intensifies, Pagasa will raise wind signals in areas of Cagayan and the eastern section of Northern Luzon. The LPA outside PAR is located 2,160 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas.

The southwest monsoon or habagat will continue to bring heavy rains over the northern portion of Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Aklan, and Antique. A gale warning remains hoisted in the following areas, waves could reach as high as 3.7 to 4.5 meters: 

Occidental Mindoro Palawan Romblon Western Visayas Negros Island Region Central Visayas Southern Leyte Leyte (Matalom, Bato, Hindang, Hilongos, Inopacan) Zamboanga del Norte Camiguin Dinagat Island Surigao del Norte (San Francisco, Malimono, Surigao City)