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Josie Weakens Into LPA, Habagat Remains Main Weather Threat
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Tropical Storm Josie has weakened into a low pressure area (LPA) over the Philippine Sea and is no longer expected to directly affect the country's weather in the coming days, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
In its 5 p.m. bulletin on Tuesday, PAGASA said the center of the LPA, formerly known as Josie, was estimated at 1,125 kilometers east of Southeastern Luzon. It was moving slowly north-northeastward with a central pressure of 1,008 hectopascals.
With the weather disturbance downgraded into an LPA, no Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) are currently in effect anywhere in the country.
Although Josie has weakened, PAGASA said the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) will continue to bring strong to gale-force winds over several parts of Luzon, particularly in coastal and upland areas.
On Tuesday, gusty conditions are expected over the Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, and Central Luzon. By Wednesday, strong winds may also affect the Ilocos Region, Abra, Apayao, Zambales, Bataan, Batanes, and the Babuyan Islands, while similar conditions are forecast to continue over the Ilocos Region, Abra, Apayao, Batanes, and the Babuyan Islands on Thursday.
PAGASA also warned of rough sea conditions along several western and northern coastal waters. Waves of up to 3 meters are expected along the western seaboard of the Babuyan Islands, the northwestern coast of Ilocos Sur, and the coast of Ilocos Norte. Small fishing boats, motorbancas, and other similarly sized vessels are advised not to venture out to sea, especially if operated by inexperienced mariners or if not properly equipped.
Moderate to rough seas are likewise expected along the coasts of Pangasinan, Batanes, La Union, Zambales, Bataan, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, the Calamian Islands, and the Kalayaan Islands. Mariners are urged to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary sea travel whenever possible.
According to PAGASA, Josie weakened after encountering unfavorable environmental conditions over the Philippine Sea. The remnant low is expected to continue moving north-northeastward and may dissipate completely as it enters an area with conditions even less favorable for redevelopment.
While the LPA is no longer expected to directly affect the country, PAGASA advised local government units, disaster risk reduction and management offices, and residents in hazard-prone areas to remain vigilant and continue monitoring official weather advisories. Localized rains, strong winds, and rough seas associated with the Southwest Monsoon may still affect parts of the country.
Unless the weather disturbance redevelops into a tropical cyclone, PAGASA said this will be its final bulletin on the former Tropical Storm Josie.
In its 5 p.m. bulletin on Tuesday, PAGASA said the center of the LPA, formerly known as Josie, was estimated at 1,125 kilometers east of Southeastern Luzon. It was moving slowly north-northeastward with a central pressure of 1,008 hectopascals.
With the weather disturbance downgraded into an LPA, no Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) are currently in effect anywhere in the country.
Although Josie has weakened, PAGASA said the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) will continue to bring strong to gale-force winds over several parts of Luzon, particularly in coastal and upland areas.
On Tuesday, gusty conditions are expected over the Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, and Central Luzon. By Wednesday, strong winds may also affect the Ilocos Region, Abra, Apayao, Zambales, Bataan, Batanes, and the Babuyan Islands, while similar conditions are forecast to continue over the Ilocos Region, Abra, Apayao, Batanes, and the Babuyan Islands on Thursday.
PAGASA also warned of rough sea conditions along several western and northern coastal waters. Waves of up to 3 meters are expected along the western seaboard of the Babuyan Islands, the northwestern coast of Ilocos Sur, and the coast of Ilocos Norte. Small fishing boats, motorbancas, and other similarly sized vessels are advised not to venture out to sea, especially if operated by inexperienced mariners or if not properly equipped.
Moderate to rough seas are likewise expected along the coasts of Pangasinan, Batanes, La Union, Zambales, Bataan, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, the Calamian Islands, and the Kalayaan Islands. Mariners are urged to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary sea travel whenever possible.
According to PAGASA, Josie weakened after encountering unfavorable environmental conditions over the Philippine Sea. The remnant low is expected to continue moving north-northeastward and may dissipate completely as it enters an area with conditions even less favorable for redevelopment.
While the LPA is no longer expected to directly affect the country, PAGASA advised local government units, disaster risk reduction and management offices, and residents in hazard-prone areas to remain vigilant and continue monitoring official weather advisories. Localized rains, strong winds, and rough seas associated with the Southwest Monsoon may still affect parts of the country.
Unless the weather disturbance redevelops into a tropical cyclone, PAGASA said this will be its final bulletin on the former Tropical Storm Josie.
Jul 14, 2026
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