MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area (LPA) east-northeast of extreme Northern Luzon has developed into a tropical depression and was given the local name “Marce,” the state weather bureau said. Marce was last seen 1,275 kilometers east-northeast of extreme Northern Luzon around 4 p.m., with maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 55 kph. With its movement north-northwestward movement at 15 kph, Marce is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Sunday night or Monday morning. Despite this, Pagasa warned the public to take appropriate actions and watch for the next weather bulletin of the bureau to be issued at 11 p.m. Sunday. Pagasa also warned residents of possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 20, 2020 10:30 UTC