MANILA – The convergence of the northeast monsoon or “amihan” and the easterlies will maintain overcast skies and occasional showers across various regions of the Philippines, according to the latest report from the weather bureau released on Friday (22 March 2024).
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) indicated that the easterlies will induce cloudy conditions with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms over Caraga, Davao Oriental, and Davao de Oro.
PAGASA cautioned that moderate to heavy rains in these areas could trigger flash floods or landslides.
Meanwhile, Batanes can expect cloudy skies with light rainfall due to the influence of the northeast monsoon.
The rest of the nation, including Metro Manila, will experience partly cloudy to overcast conditions with occasional rain showers or thunderstorms, attributable to the easterlies and localized convective activity.
PAGASA issued warnings regarding the potential for severe thunderstorms leading to flash floods or landslides.
Moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough coastal waters are anticipated over the northern and eastern regions, while other parts of the archipelago will experience moderate to strong winds and slight to moderate seas.
Temperature projections are as follows: Metro Manila, ranging from 22°C to 30°C; Baguio City, 14°C to 23°C; Laoag City, 23°C to 32°C; Legazpi City, 24°C to 31°C; Metro Cebu, 26°C to 31°C; Puerto Princesa City, 26°C to 32°C; and Metro Davao, 25°C to 33°C.
(By el Amigo/MNM)
MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Sunday a partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and localized thunderstorms are expected to prevail over most parts of the archipelago.
Overcast skies with scattered rain and thunderstorms are expected in Batanes and Cagayan, including the Babuyan Islands, due to the Shear Line, which is forecast in northern Luzon the Pagsasa said.
A shear line is a narrow corridor along which there is an abrupt change in the horizontal component of the wind.
Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Abra, Benguet, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Kalinga, Apayao, and Aurora may experience partly to mostly cloudy skies with occasional rain or thunderstorms caused by localized thunderstorms.
Light to strong winds from the northeast to the east will also prevail in Northern Luzon and the province of Aurora. Coastal areas will have light to moderate waves.
Meanwhile, the weather situation in Metro Manila, Central Luzon (except for Aurora), and CALABARZON will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms Pagasa said.
Light to moderate winds coming from the northeast to the east will dominate, with the sea conditions ranging from slight to moderate.
Bicol region
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are anticipated in the Bicol region, Northern Samar, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon.
Winds will be light to moderate, blowing from the East to Northeast, and the seas will be slight to moderately choppy.
The Palawan, including the Kalayaan Islands, will have overcast skies with intermittent rain showers and thunderstorms due to Easterlies.
The entire Visayas and Occidental Mindoro will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms.
Light to moderate winds from the Northeast to East will prevail over the entire Visayas, Palawan, including the Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro, with sea conditions ranging from slight to moderate.
Caraga and Davao
Caraga and the Davao Region will have overcast skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to Easterlies. There is a possibility of flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains.
The rest of Mindanao will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds will come from the east to northeast, and the seas will be slightly to moderately rough.
(JR AMIGO/ai/mnm)
PAGASA is currently monitoring three weather systems beyond the boundaries of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). In its 4 a.m. weather update on Sunday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported the following:
- Typhoon Koinu, previously known as Jenny, is nearly stationary and positioned 725 km west of the extreme Northern Luzon. It boasts maximum sustained winds of 155 kph and gusts of up to 190 kph.
- Tropical Storm Bolaven (international name) is situated 3,045 km east of the Visayas, moving slowly westward with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph and gusts of 80 kph.
- An area of low pressure (LPA) was detected 1,845 km east of the Visayas as of 3 a.m. Sunday.
PAGASA clarified that these three weather systems currently do not have any direct impact on any part of the Philippines. The weather outlook for Metro Manila and the rest of the country includes partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms, attributed to the southwest monsoon or “habagat” and localized thunderstorms.
Northern and Central Luzon, along with the western section of Southern Luzon, can expect light to moderate winds blowing from the southwest to southeast, with slight to moderate coastal waters. Meanwhile, the rest of the country will experience light to moderate winds heading northeast to northwest, also with slight to moderate sea conditions.
Temperature-wise, the range is expected to be between 24.6°C and 32.7°C.
(JR. AMIGO/ai/mnm)