2 cyclones may enter PAR this month

MANILA, Philippines, June 4 ------ Two tropical cyclones are expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility this month, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

PAGASA weather specialist Benison Estareja said the cyclones may move closer to Eastern Visayas and Bicol. As the weather systems enter PAR, these will move northwestward and to Southern Tagalog and may make landfall either in Metro Manila or Central Luzon. Once they enter PAR, the cyclones will be given the names of Esther and Francisco, PAGASA said.

Meanwhile, a low-pressure area has been spotted outside PAR, but it has a low chance of developing into a tropical depression within 24 hours. PAGASA said the southwest monsoon or habagat would bring occasional rains over Bataan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Tarlac and Zambales. Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms will prevail in the Cordilleras, Cagayan Valley, Calabarzon, Mimaropa and the rest of Ilocos and Central Luzon as well as Metro Manila. 

Source: philstar.com