(Eagle News) — The low pressure area that was spotted northwest of extreme northern Luzon has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said.
According to PAGASA, although “Luis” will not have a direct effect on the country, it may continue to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing scattered moderate to heavy rains in La Union, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Batanes and Babuyan Islands and the Cordillera Administrative Region starting Friday, August 24.
It said it was slated to leave the country on Sunday, Aug. 26.
“Sea travel is risky in the northern and western seaboards of Northern Luzon,” PAGASA said.