LPA, Typhoon Halola” being monitored

MANILA -At 4and00 AM today, the low pressure area (LPA) was spotted at 185 kilometers east- northeast of Virac, Catanduanes. This weather disturbance will bring cloudy skies with light to moderate rains and thunderstorms over Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas.Since we are still in the monsoon break, Metro Manila and the rest of the country will experience generally fair weather aside from the possible isolated thunderstorms.No gale warning was issued today but fishing boats and other small seacraft are still advised to be alert against moderate to rough sea conditions over the Northern Luzon. The rest of the archipelago will have slight to moderate seas.Meanwhile, PAGASA also monitors Halola,” which has already intensified into a typhoon. Based on the latest data from the weather bureau, it was located at 1,935 kilometers east- northeast of extreme Northern Luzon. Packing winds of 140 kilometers per hour and gustiness of up to 170 kilometers per hour, it is expected to head towards the southern part of Japan.PAGASA Weather Forecaster Jun Galang saysHalolastill has a slim chance of entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR.) It is also expected to merge with the LPA within the boundary. However, all are still advised to monitor updates.