Josie exits PAR; Habagat to continue to bring rains

Tropical Depression Josie exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Monday morning, but the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) will still bring rains over many parts of the country, PAGASA said.

At 7 a.m., the eye or center of Josie was spotted at 585 kilometers north northeast of Basco, Batanes.

It had maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 65 kph as it moved north at 20 kph.

No Tropical Cyclone Warning Signals were raised.

Habagat

Meanwhile, scattered to widespread monsoon rains brought about by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) will be experienced in the following areas:

• Ilocos Region
• Zambales
• Bataan
• Cavite
• Batangas
• Mindoro
• Palawan
• Western Visayas.

PAGASA said residents in these areas should take the necessary precautions against possible flooding and landslides.

Low-pressure area

Meanwhile, PAGASA is monitoring a low-pressure area area spotted 1,495 kilometers east of Central Luzon. 

This LPA may develop into a tropical depression in the next 24 to 48 hours, PAGASA said. —KG, GMA News