Weather update: Luis is no longer classified as a tropical cyclone, but PAGASA warns that rain, strong gusts and rough seas may continue.
The cyclone warning has ended, but PAGASA says heavy rain, strong to gale-force gusts and rough seas remain possible in several areas.
What changed
PAGASA said Luis weakened into a low pressure area at 8:00 p.m. on August 3 while it was near Peñablanca, Cagayan. The agency ended the tropical cyclone warning and reported that no Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal remained in effect.
Hazards that remain
The weakening of Luis does not immediately remove the weather threat. PAGASA said the Southwest Monsoon may still bring strong to gale-force gusts over most of Luzon and the Visayas on August 4, along with several areas in Mindanao. Heavy rainfall and gusty conditions may still occur in some localities.
Sea conditions
PAGASA forecast waves of up to 3.0 metres along the western seaboard of Pangasinan and up to 2.5 metres along the seaboards of Isabela and Zambales. Small craft operators, including motorbancas, were advised to avoid or use extreme caution in affected waters.
What remains uncertain
PAGASA said the remnant low may move east-northeast toward the Philippine Sea before becoming absorbed into the circulation of Tropical Cyclone Dolphin. The exact location and timing of the heaviest rain and strongest gusts can still change, so local rainfall, thunderstorm and flood advisories remain important.
Why this matters to Filipinos
A cyclone can weaken while dangerous conditions continue. Flooding, landslides, rough seas and strong gusts can disrupt work, classes, road travel, fishing and farming. Families should monitor PAGASA and local government advisories instead of assuming the danger has ended simply because Luis is no longer classified as a tropical cyclone.