MANILA — A shear line is affecting the eastern sections of Central and Southern Luzon, while the Northeast Monsoon is influencing Northern Luzon. These weather systems are expected to bring varying weather conditions across the country today Sunday (09 Mar 2025).

Forecast Weather Conditions:

Bicol Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, Rizal, Laguna, and Quezon: Expect cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms due to the shear line. There is a possibility of flash floods or landslides, especially in areas experiencing moderate to at times heavy rains.

Davao Region, Zamboanga Peninsula, SOCCSKSARGEN, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, and Palawan: Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms are forecasted, driven by the Easterlies. Similar to other regions, there is a risk of flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rainfall.

Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and Ilocos Norte: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains are expected, caused by the Northeast Monsoon. No significant impacts are anticipated in these areas.

Metro Manila and the Rest of Luzon: The capital region and surrounding areas are likely to experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. As with other affected regions, severe thunderstorms could lead to flash floods or landslides.

The Rest of the Country: For the remaining areas, expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to the Easterlies. There is a risk of flash floods or landslides during severe weather events.

Wind and Coastal Water Conditions:

Northern and Central Luzon: Winds will be moderate to strong from the northeast, creating moderate to rough coastal waters with waves ranging from 2.1 to 3.4 meters.

The Rest of the Country: Light to moderate winds from the east to northeast will prevail, producing slight to moderate coastal waters with waves ranging from 0.6 to 2.5 meters.

Temperature and Relative Humidity:

Extremes for the 24-hour Period Ending at 8:00 PM Yesterday (Recorded at PAGASA Weather Station, Science Garden, Diliman, Quezon City):

Maximum Temperature: 29.0°C at 4:30 PM

Minimum Temperature: 25.1°C at 1:30 PM

Maximum Relative Humidity: 94% at 2:00 PM

Minimum Relative Humidity: 77% at 4:30 PM

Residents are advised to stay updated on the latest weather information and take necessary precautions due to the possibility of severe weather conditions, including flash floods and landslides.

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