SOUTHWEST MONSOON TO BRING RAIN TO LUZON; ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED ACROSS THE COUNTRY; LPA DETECTED 1KM EAST-NORTHEAST OF EXTREME NL

MANILA — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued its 24-hour weather forecast, warning of potential flooding and landslides due to the southwest monsoon currently affecting Luzon.

As of 3 AM today, Monday (09 Sept 2024), a low-pressure area (LPA) was detected approximately 1,155 km east-northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon.

Weather Conditions by Region:

Ilocos Region, Apayao, and Abra
These areas will experience occasional rains due to the southwest monsoon. Residents are advised to prepare for possible flooding or landslides caused by moderate to heavy rainfall.

Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, and the rest of the Cordillera Administrative Region
Expect cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms, also driven by the southwest monsoon. There is a risk of flooding or landslides due to moderate to sometimes heavy rainfall.

Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, and Bicol Region
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are forecasted. Severe thunderstorms in these areas may lead to flash floods or landslides.

Rest of the country
Localized thunderstorms will result in partly cloudy to cloudy skies with possible isolated rain showers. Residents are warned of potential flash floods or landslides during intense thunderstorms.

Wind and Coastal Conditions:

Luzon
Winds will be light to moderate from the southwest to west, with coastal waters ranging from slight to moderate, with waves between 0.6 to 2.5 meters high.

Visayas and Mindanao
Winds will also be light to moderate, but from the south to southwest. Coastal waters are expected to be slight to moderate, with wave heights between 0.6 to 1.5 meters.

Temperature and Humidity Extremes (for the period ending 8:00 PM yesterday):

Minimum temperature: 24.4°C at 6:00 AM
Maximum temperature: 33.0°C at 2:00 PM
Minimum relative humidity: 50% at 11:00 AM
Maximum relative humidity: 94% at 5:00 AM
Tidal Information for Metro Manila:

Low tide: 08:55 AM (0.32 meters), 05:40 PM (0.48 meters)
High tide: 01:00 AM (0.97 meters), 02:10 PM (0.56 meters)
Sunrise and Sunset:

Sunrise: 5:45 AM
Sunset: 6:02 PM
For more detailed weather updates, visit the official PAGASA website at pagasa.dost.gov.ph or bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph, or contact them at (02) 927-1335 or (02) 926-4258.

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