PAGASA Weather Update for new LPA as of 4:00 PM 20 September 2018.

PAGASA: A New Weather System, LPA is being monitored (OUT. PAR.)

Location: LPA at 3:00 PM 2,245 km ENE of Mindanao (Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur) (11.9N, 149.5E).  Shallow Low Pressure Area is also spotted near Palawan but is expected not to intensify.  Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Southern Luzon and Visayas and Mindanao.

What's more about this new LPA?

1. LPA is expected to enter PAR Saturday or Sunday (September 22, 23, 2018)
2. Expected to develop into TD within 24-48 hours.
3. Expected to reach its intensity of up to Severe Tropical Storm Category
4. Estimated maximum winds 90-110kph
5. Estimated Gustiness of up to 115-185 kph
6. Possible Forecast track extreme Northern Luzon.

*Note: Long range forecast may likely change. All are advisesd to continue monitoring for updates given by PAGASA.

Weather information is courtesy of DOST PAGASA & Weather Specialist: Gener Quitlong.