MANILA, Philippines -- The Philippine Atmospheric,Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has been monitoring two Low Pressure Area (LPA). As per PAGASA's latest bulletin issued at 5:00 a.m. today, a Low Pressure Area (LPA) estimated based on satellite and surface data was at 250 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes (21.5°N, 124.5°E) at 2:00 a.m. Another Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated at 350 km West Southwest of Laoag City (17.0°N, 117.0°E). Monsoon trough affecting Luzon and Visayas.

PAGASA says the country will experience mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshower and thunderstorms becoming cloudy with widespread rains over Northern Luzon which may trigger flashfloods and landslides.

Meanwhile, moderate to strong winds blowing from the southwest will prevail over Southern Luzon and Visayas.  The coastal waters along these areas will be moderate to rough. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the southwest with slight to moderate seas.

PAGASA UPDATE :

Weather Advisory No. 8

For: LOW PRESSURE AREA (LPA)

Issued at 11:00 a.m., 07 July 2011

At 8 am today, The Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 190 km West of Laoag City (18.0°N, 118.5°E). Another Low Pressure Area was at 410 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes(23.3°N, 125.5°E).These low pressure systems are part of the monsoon trough that is affecting Luzon and Visayas.

These weather systems are expected to bring scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms in Luzon and Visayas becoming widespread rains over Northern Luzon which may trigger flashfloods and landslides.

The next advisory will be issued at 11 a.m. tomorrow.

Source: PAGASA