FORECAST. PAGASA Weather Specialist John Manalo explains the bureau's 5 pm forecast for the low pressure area that used to be Tropical Depression Neneng, a new LPA outside PAR, and Tropical Storm Saudel, also outside PAR, on August 20, 2026.

With Tropical Depression Neneng weakening into a low pressure area and moving farther away, the effects of the southwest monsoon also ease on Thursday, August 20

Tropical Depression Neneng weakened into a low pressure area and exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday, August 20.

Luzon is seeing improved weather as the southwest monsoon has weakened.

PAGASA is still monitoring Tropical Storm Saudel outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, as well as a new LPA outside PAR.