LPA to become tropical cyclone; bring rain to Visayas, Mindanao Dec 17

MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) was forecast to develop into a tropical cyclone in 24 hours. In a weathercast early Tuesday morning, Rhea Torres of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the LPA was “upgraded to high” as of 2 a.m., Dec.