MANILA — The northeast monsoon, known as “amihan,” continues to impact Northern Luzon, while the easterlies prevail over the rest of the country, maintaining cloudy conditions with isolated rain showers, according to the latest bulletin from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
PAGASA said Batanes and the Babuyan Islands would experience cloudy skies with rains due to the northeast monsoon. The “amihan” is expected to bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains over the Ilocos and Cordillera regions, as well as the rest of Cagayan Valley.
Simultaneously, the Bicol Region will encounter cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms attributed to the easterlies. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies and localized thunderstorms.
PAGASA has issued a cautionary note, warning that severe thunderstorms could lead to flash floods or landslides in vulnerable areas. Luzon and the eastern sections of the Visayas are forecasted to experience moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas, while the rest of the archipelago will have light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.
Temperature ranges for selected areas include Metro Manila (23°C to 31°C), Baguio City (17°C to 26°C), Laoag City (24°C to 32°C), Legazpi City (25°C to 29°C), Metro Cebu (25°C to 31°C), Puerto Princesa City (27°C to 32°C), and Metro Davao (25°C to 33°C).
(Jr Amigo/IA/MNM)
