LPA in western Mindanao to bring rains in most of PHL

There is a low chance that the Low Pressure Area (LPA) in Mindanao will develop into a storm, according to GMA resident meteorologist Nathaniel "Mang Tani" Cruz.

However, the LPA will bring rains in the region over the weekend.

PAGASA located the LPA at 180 kilometers west northwest of Zamboanga City in Zamboanga del Sur.

In the Metraweather wind map, the LPA's circulation is weak so it will not develop into a storm.

Mindanao residents are advised to be always ready as rains are expected over the weekend.

Based on the Metraweather Rainfall Map, rains are expected over the weekend in Zamboanga.

Afternoon rains, meanwhile, can be expected in northern Mindanao, SOCCSKSARGEN, and CARAGA.

In the Visayas, rainshowers are expected in the eastern section on Saturday. In the rest of the Visayas region, rainshowers can be expected in the afternoon.

On Sunday, Visayas is expected to have rainy weather.

In Metro Manila, there is a high chance of thunderstorms while afternoon rains can be expected in the rest of Luzon, stronger rainshowers are expected in the southern section.

For the month of July, two or three storms are expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility. — BAP, GMA News