MANILA – A low-pressure area (LPA) located east of Mindanao will continue to cause cloudy conditions accompanied by scattered rain showers and thunderstorms across parts of the Visayas and Mindanao, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday.

At 3 a.m., the LPA was positioned approximately 445 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. PAGASA further indicated that this weather disturbance is likely to intensify into a tropical cyclone as it approaches the Visayas and Mindanao regions.

Once upgraded, the system will be named “Jacinto,” marking it as the tenth tropical cyclone to enter the country this year.

In addition, the southwest monsoon, locally known as the "habagat," is currently influencing weather patterns over western Southern Luzon.

Residents in Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, Caraga, Northern Mindanao, and the Davao Region should expect predominantly cloudy skies with intermittent rains and thunderstorms, bearing the risk of flash floods or landslides, particularly during episodes of moderate to heavy rainfall.

Meanwhile, Palawan will experience partly to mostly cloudy conditions with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the monsoon. Metro Manila and other areas nationwide are forecast to have partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with localized thunderstorms possible.

PAGASA issued warnings on the potential for flash floods and landslides amid heavy thunderstorms.

Winds across the archipelago remain light to moderate, while sea conditions range from slight to moderate, with waves measuring 0.6 to 1.8 meters.

Beyond the Philippine Area of Responsibility, Typhoon Kajiki (internationally named Isang) was located approximately 900 kilometers west of Northern Luzon, sustaining maximum winds of 120 kilometers per hour with gusts peaking at 150 kph. The typhoon is advancing westward at a speed of 25 kph.

PAGASA emphasized that Kajiki is not expected to have any direct impact on the country.