A low-pressure area (LPA) was spotted outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and is “highly likely” to grow to be a tropical depression, based on the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Wednesday.
The LPA was positioned 3,100 kilometers east of Northeastern Mindanao, PAGASA said in its 10:00 am advisory.
PAGASA has yet to supply the potential track of the LPA in the course of the forecast period.
Meanwhile, weather conditions across the country on Wednesday are expected to be hot and humid, with isolated rain showers in parts of the Visayas, PAGASA said.
The warmth index is predicted to exceed 30 degrees Celsius nationwide, except within the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). The warmth index refers back to the temperature as experienced by the human body, considering air temperature and humidity.
PAGASA said in its heat index forecast that the best possible reading is 42°C, which could also be experienced in Cotabato City and Butuan City.
In key cities, a heat index of 37°C is projected in Metro Manila, 40°C in Iloilo City, 37°C at Mactan-Cebu International Airport, and 40°C in Davao City.
A heat index above 30°C continues to be expected across many of the country on Thursday, except in CAR.
The Department of Health earlier reminded the general public to remain hydrated and avoid excessive sun exposure amid the dry season, when high heat index temperatures are expected. — Edg Adrian A. Eva