MANILA – Several parts of the Philippines are expected to experience rains and thunderstorms due to three prevailing weather systems, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
In its morning weather bulletin on Friday (29 Nov 2024), PAGASA identified the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), the shear line, and the northeast monsoon or “amihan” as the causes of the unstable weather conditions.
Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, and the Negros Island Region will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms caused by the ITCZ. Meanwhile, the shear line will bring similar weather conditions to Quezon, Laguna, and the Bicol Region.
The northeast monsoon will affect Cagayan Valley, the Cordillera Administrative Region, and Aurora, resulting in cloudy skies with rains. Metro Manila and the rest of Central Luzon can expect isolated light rains also due to the amihan.
For the rest of the country, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are forecasted.
Additionally, PAGASA warned of strong winds and rough coastal waters in Northern Luzon and the eastern parts of Central Luzon, advising caution to residents and sea travelers.
Temperatures for the day will range from 22.5°C to 32.7°C.
PAGASA continues to monitor these weather systems and advises the public to remain updated on the latest bulletins.
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