MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Sunday that Typhoon Sinlaku (international name) may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) next week.
Weather specialist Veronica Torres said that Sinlaku, which was 2,745 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao, has no direct impact on the country yet.
Once it enters PAR, it will be called “Caloy.”
Torres said that although it could intensify into a strong typhoon, the chance of a landfall scenario remains low at this time.
In the meantime, Pagasa said the easterlies and the ridge or extension of the high pressure area (HPA) would be the dominant weather systems affecting most parts of the country.
The easterlies refer to warm winds that pass through the Pacific Ocean and carry humid temperatures and localized rain while the ridge of HPA is an anti-cyclonic system associated with hot weather.
“The country could expect hot and humid weather conditions in the coming days while localized downpours or thunderstorms would be possible during late afternoon or at night,” Torres said.
