PAGASA: CYCLONE MAY FORM INSIDE PAR BETWEEN DECEMBER 16 TO 22

A typhoon may develop in the Philippine area of responsibility between the dates of December 16 to 22 with a low to moderate chance, according to the state weather agency (Photo courtesy of Philippine Daily Inquirer)

A tropical cyclone may develop and enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) within the period of December 16 to 22, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

PAGASA said the typhoon will possibly affect Southern Luzon and Visayas, but the tropical cyclone-like vortex has a low to moderate chance to develop into a tropical cyclone.

"Model forecasts suggest that formation of a tropical cyclone-like vortex (TCLV) is likely during the forecast period. TCLV will likely emerge over the southern part of the TC Advisory Domain with a low to moderate likelihood of TC-development and is forecasted to enter the PAR and move towards the Visayas - Southern Luzon area," the state weather bureau said.

Should a new tropical cyclone form within the next few days, it will be the 17th to hit the Philippines this year and will be named “Querubin,” according to Pagasa.

Meanwhile, PAGASA on Wednesday said rains are expected in the coming days as the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is affecting the western section of Mindanao and Palawan; the Shear Line is affecting the eastern sections of Central and Southern Luzon; and the Northeast Monsoon or Amihan is affecting Northern Luzon and the rest of Central Luzon.

The state-run weather agency forecasted that Shear line is bringing scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms over Metro Manila, its adjoining provinces and some Bicol areas.

The easterlies are affecting Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur. Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, and Ifugao would be experiencing cloudy skies with rains within 24 hours brought about by amihan.

The same weather system is also affecting Ilocos Region, and the rest of Cordillera Administrative Region and Central Luzon where partly cloudy to overcast skies with isolated light rains will prevail.

Pagasa warned of possible flash floods and landslides in severely affected areas. 

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer 

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