MANILA — In a recent weather update issued in the early morning of Tuesday (December 19, 2023), the Philippines faces a dynamic atmospheric scenario the state weather bureau Pagasa said.
At 3:00 AM, a Low Pressure Area (LPA) was pinpointed 290 km West Southwest of Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur (6.0°N, 119.6°E).
Simultaneously, the Northeast Monsoon is exerting its influence on Northern and Central Luzon, while a Shear Line is impacting the eastern section of Southern Luzon.
Forecast Weather Conditions
Visayas, Mindanao, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Quezon, and Aurora:
Condition: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms
Cause: LPA / Shear Line
Impacts: Potential flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains
Cagayan Valley and Cordillera Administrative Region:
Condition: Cloudy skies with rains
Cause: Northeast Monsoon
Impacts: Risk of flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains
Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon:
Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains
Cause: Northeast Monsoon
Impacts: No significant impact is expected
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions
Extreme Northern Luzon:
Speed: Strong
Direction: Northeast
Coastal Water: Rough (2.8 to 4.5 meters)
Visayas, the rest of Luzon, and the eastern section of Mindanao:
Speed: Moderate to Strong
Direction: East to Northeast
Coastal Water: Moderate to Rough (1.2 to 4.5 meters)
The rest of Mindanao:
Speed: Light to Moderate
Direction: East
Coastal Water: Slight to Moderate (0.6 to 2.5 meters)
For further weather updates, check on the Pagasa website as the Philippines navigates through this atmospheric complexity.
Residents in affected areas are urged to stay informed and take necessary precautions.
(Jr Amigo/ai/mnm)
