MANILA – The country can expect either no tropical cyclones or just one tropical cyclone this February, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
Pagasa weather specialist Grace Castañeda made the forecast on Saturday morning.
Moreover, the national weather service has not seen any new low pressure areas (LPA) within or outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) as of February 1.
“Ngayong buwan ng Pebrero, posibleng wala or posible ding mayroon tayong isang bagyo na maaaring mabuo o pumasok sa loob ng ating area of responsibility,” Castañeda said.
“Ayon sa ating monthly climatology track, itong bagyo na ito ay posibleng lumapit dito sa silangang bahagi ng Visayas at Mindanao,” Castañeda noted.
“Posible rin naman na mag-curve at maging malayo sa anumang bahagi ng ating kalupaan,” she added.
If one does form and enter the PAR, it will be locally known as “Auring,” the first in Pagasa’s roster of tropical cyclone names. (Jason Sigales © Philippine Daily Inquirer)
