Tropical Depression Goring develops | PAGASA Weather Forecast

Tropical Depression Goring has formed near Batanes, Philippines main weather agency PAGASA said Saturday.

Tropical Depression Goring's satellite image as of 6 p.m. on July 9, 2011 | Courtesy of PAGASA

According to PAGASA's Severe Weather Bulletin, the tropical cyclone was spotted at 400 kms North Northeast of Basco, Batanes at 4 p.m. today. It has maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and is moving at a rate of 7kph in a West Northwest direction.

"Goring" is expected to "enhance Southwest Monsoon which will bring occasional rains over Luzon becoming frequent over the western section."

Meanwhile, a new Low Pressure Area at 320 kms East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur has developed.