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MANILA — At least 1 storm could still form and enter the Philippine area of responsibility this May, state weather agency PAGASA said Monday.

PAGASA earlier predicted that 1 to 2 storms could form within or enter the Philippine area this month.

"Ngayong buwan nga ng Mayo posible pa rin na may mabuo na at least na isa na bagyo na maaaring mabuo, papasok sa loob ng Philippine area of responsibility," PAGASA weather specialist Obet Badrina said in a weather report early Monday.

PAGASA has not monitored a low pressure area inside or outside the Philippine area, Badrina said in the report.

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THUNDERSTORMS

Badrina said that Luzon could still experience relatively hot weather during the daytime, which could be followed by isolated rains and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, especially in the western section of the island.

Metro Manila and nearby areas in the past few days have been experiencing frequent downpours and thunderstorms in the afternoon towards the evening.

PAGASA has said that the phenomenon signals the country's transition from the warm and dry season to the wet season, which usually begins every June.

Extreme northern Luzon, including Batanes, could be hit by rains due to the shear line or where the cold and warm air meets, according to Badrina.

The easterlies could also bring localized rains or thunderstorms by the afternoon and evening elsewhere in the Philippines.

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