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Back to headlinesAugust 18, 2026, 7:00 AM PHT

Weather · Public safety

PAGASA Raises LPA 08F Cyclone Potential to High as Another LPA Forms

The developing systems are being watched for their effect on the Southwest Monsoon and flood risk across western Luzon.

By FMB News DeskPublished August 18, 2026, 7:00 AM PHT2 min read
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Verified facts

What happened

The approved FMB News 7:00 AM package, citing PAGASA, reports that Low Pressure Area 08F was assessed as having a high chance of developing into a tropical depression within 24 hours.

The same package reports a second disturbance, LPA 08G, outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility with a medium development potential.

Context

Context

The briefing says the disturbances were helping sustain an enhanced Southwest Monsoon, with heavy-rain warnings affecting parts of western and northern Luzon. At this stage, LPA 08F was still an LPA and had not yet been declared a named tropical depression.

Filipino relevance

Why this matters

Cyclone development can change rainfall, marine and flood risks even before a system makes landfall or is assigned a domestic name.

What to watch next

What to watch next

Watch PAGASA bulletins for formal cyclone classification, track guidance, rainfall warnings and marine advisories.

Sources and public record

DOST-PAGASA: Official weather advisories (August 18, 2026, 4:00 AM PHT)GMA News Online: Habagat rains affect parts of PH on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 (August 18, 2026, 6:51 AM PHT)