MANILA — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported Thursday (21 Nov 2024) that the Northeast Monsoon is currently affecting Extreme Northern Luzon, while Easterlies are influencing the rest of the country.
Weather Forecast
Batanes: Cloudy skies with periods of rain, attributed to the Northeast Monsoon. Moderate to heavy rains may trigger flash floods or landslides in the area.
Similar to Batanes, there is a risk of flash floods and landslides due to moderate to heavy rainfall.
Metro Manila and the rest of the country: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms expected.
The Easterlies are responsible for these conditions, and there is a possibility of flash floods or landslides, particularly during severe thunderstorms.
Wind and Coastal Conditions
Extreme Northern Luzon: Moderate to strong winds from the northeast, generating moderate to rough coastal waters with waves reaching heights of 1.5 to 3.7 meters.
The rest of Northern Luzon: Winds will also be moderate to strong from the northeast, with moderate to rough seas, with wave heights ranging from 1.5 to 3.1 meters.
The rest of the country: Light to moderate winds from the northeast will prevail, leading to slight to moderate coastal waters with waves between 0.6 to 2.5 meters.
Temperature and Humidity
Minimum Temperature: 23.2°C at 6:00 AM on November 21, 2024
Relative Humidity: A high of 93% at 6:00 AM, decreasing to 45% by 3:00 PM on November 20.
Satellite and Surface Map Analysis
PAGASA’s 8:00 AM analysis for November 21, 2024, shows typical weather patterns associated with the Northeast Monsoon and Easterlies. Both systems are expected to influence the overall weather conditions across the archipelago over the coming days.
The public is advised to stay updated with the latest weather bulletins and take necessary precautions, especially in areas prone to flash floods and landslides due to ongoing rainfall.
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