The state weather bureau is monitoring two low-pressure areas (LPA) outside the Philippine area of Responsibility (PAR).

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday said the closer LPA was last seen east northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon, while the other was spotted east of Mindanao.

“Itong dalawang LPA na ito ay hindi natin inaalis ang posibilidad na maging isang bagyo sa mga susunod na araw,” PAGASA weather specialist Grace Castañeda.

If the potential storm near Luzon enters PAR on Monday, it could slightly enhance the habagat or southwest monsoon that could bring rains, she said.

The LPA near Mindanao could also stir monsoon rains later next week, Castañeda said.

Meanwhile, habagat continues to affect most parts of Luzon, while the rest of the country is experiencing partly cloudy to cloudy skies and localized thunderstorms.

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