PAGASA Focuses on Three Possible Typhoons; A Possible Full Storm Next Week
Currently, PAGASA is targeting three possible tropical cyclone-like vortices (TCLVs), of which one may become a full-blown storm within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) next week, from September 9 to 10.
In a post on Facebook this Monday, PAGASA shared that while it continues to monitor Typhoon Enteng, it is also keeping an eye on three TCLVs in the ocean. A third system is expected to form in the eastern part of the country, with a high probability of becoming a full-blown storm within the next two weeks.
What exactly are TCLVs? TCLVs are wide-circulating weather systems that have not yet fully developed into hurricanes. This is different from low-pressure areas (LPAs), which are regions of lower atmospheric pressure that do not necessarily have the structure of a hurricane.
PAGASA expects that the first TCLV may strengthen in the northern part of PAR, but there is a low probability that it will become a full-blown typhoon. Meanwhile, the second TCLV is expected to form in the northeastern part of the tropical cyclone advisory domain, which is just outside the PAR. Although typhoons in this area usually do not directly affect the Philippines, it is still necessary to monitor and issue warnings.
