Saudel now a typhoon, LPA becomes tropical depression outside PAR
Typhoon Saudel has intensified outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, while a separate low-pressure area has developed into a tropical depression. PAGASA expects the typhoon to enhance the southwest monsoon, potentially bringing heavy rain to parts of Luzon.
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FORECAST. PAGASA Weather Specialist Veronica Torres explains the bureau's 4 am forecast for Typhoon Saudel and the tropical depression, both outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, on August 22, 2026.
Saudel intensified into a typhoon outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday, August 21. A low pressure area also outside PAR developed into a tropical depression on Saturday, August 22. This is AI-generated.
MANILA, Philippines – Saudel strengthened from a severe tropical storm into a typhoon at 8 pm on Friday, August 21, while the low pressure area (LPA) also being monitored developed into a tropical depression at 2 am on Saturday, August 22. Both are located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
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