Manila, Oct. 22 -- The low pressure area (LPA) last spotted 370 kilometers north northeast of Itbayat, Batanes is likely to develop into a tropical cyclone in the next 24 hours, the weather bureau said Wednesday.

"It is still far from the landmass so it is not yet affecting the country's weather condition. However, it has a high chance of developing into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours," Loriedin Galicia of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.

The possible cyclone, which will be named Salome, is forecast to move southwest.

Galicia said it could possibly get near or make a landfall over Batanes area tonight or on Thursday, then continue moving southwest.

She advised...