MANILA – Most parts of the country will experience fair weather with isolated rain showers, according to a weather forecaster on Wednesday (09 Oct 2024).
“The low-pressure area we’ve been monitoring has dissipated. The tropical cyclone outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility is unlikely to enter,” said Aldczar Aurelio of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
However, the northeasterly surface wind flow affecting extreme Northern Luzon is expected to bring isolated light rains over Batanes and the Babuyan Islands.
“The rest of the country will have generally fair weather,” Aurelio added, though isolated rain showers may still occur due to localized thunderstorms.
Additionally, light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas are forecast across the archipelago.
ia/mnm
MANILA – A cloud cluster outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has developed into a low-pressure area (LPA) and is expected to enter the PAR between Wednesday night and Thursday (23 May 2024), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
The LPA was last located approximately 1,255 kilometers east of Southern Mindanao.
“It may affect or make landfall over the Bicol Region – Eastern Visayas area by late Friday or Saturday,” stated Loriedin Galicia of PAGASA.
While generally fair weather is forecast for most parts of the country until Friday due to the easterlies, the eastern sections could experience scattered rain showers and thunderstorms caused by the LPA, Galicia clarified.
The LPA’s potential to develop into a tropical depression (TD) remains low but is not entirely ruled out. Galicia also mentioned that there is a possibility the LPA could recurve over the Philippine Sea near the Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas. Should this occur, it might develop into a TD by Friday or Saturday.
Over the weekend, the weather disturbance could bring scattered rain showers to the eastern portion of Southern Luzon and Eastern Visayas.
“The scattered rain showers could trigger flash floods and landslides,” Galicia warned.
Other regions of the country are still expected to experience isolated rain showers, particularly in the afternoon or evening.
For further updates, stay tuned to PAGASA’s advisories.
(File by el Amigo/mnm)
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 – According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the northeast monsoon or ‘amihan’ and the easterlies are expected to persist, resulting in cloudy skies with isolated rain showers in various parts of the country on Sunday.
In its 4 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA warned of cloudy skies with rains in the Bicol region due to the northeast monsoon, potentially leading to flash floods or landslides amid moderate to heavy rains.
Meanwhile, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Aurora, and Quezon are forecasted to experience cloudy skies with light rains attributed to the ‘amihan’.
Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon are anticipated to have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains, also influenced by the northeast monsoon.
For the rest of the country, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are expected due to easterlies and localized thunderstorms. PAGASA warned of possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
While no gale warning has been issued, fishermen are advised to exercise caution when venturing into the seas, especially in Luzon, where moderate to rough seas are expected due to moderate to strong winds blowing northeast.
Elsewhere in the country, light to moderate winds blowing northeast and slightly moderate coastal waters are anticipated.
Temperatures in key areas are forecasted as follows: Metro Manila ranging from 24°C to 31°C; Baguio City, 14°C to 24°C; Laoag City, 22°C to 32°C; Legazpi City, 25°C to 30°C; Metro Cebu, 25°C to 30°C; Puerto Princesa City, 24°C to 32°C; and Metro Davao, 24°C to 32°C.
(el Amigo/MNM)
MANILA — The Philippines may encounter its first storm of the year this month (February) should the observed low-pressure area (LPA) near General Santos City escalate into a tropical depression upon entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), as reported by the state-run weather bureau on Thursday.
According to Pagasa weather specialist Benison Estareja, the potential tropical cyclone will be designated as “Aghon” upon its entry into the country.
As of the latest update, the LPA is positioned approximately 195 kilometers southwest of General Santos City.
Estareja noted that the LPA currently possesses a “very slim chance of intensifying into a tropical depression and entering PAR in the coming days.”
Nevertheless, its trough or extension is impacting regions in Mindanao and Visayas, where scattered to widespread rains and thunderstorms are anticipated over the next 24 hours, according to the 5 a.m. advisory from the state weather bureau.
The northeast monsoon, known as “amihan,” is responsible for bringing partly cloudy to overcast skies with isolated light rains over Luzon, including Metro Manila, as outlined by Estareja.
“While generally fair weather prevails in most parts of Luzon, scattered downpours and thunderstorms may occur in the afternoon or at night,” added Estareja.
(By el Amigo/MNM)
MANILA — A convergence of three weather systems is set to influence the weather across the Philippines, with expectations of cloudy skies and isolated rains, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
As of the 4 a.m. bulletin on Saturday, PAGASA reported that a shear line impacting the eastern part of Southern Luzon, the northeast monsoon prevailing over Luzon, and the easterlies affecting Visayas and Mindanao will collectively result in partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with sporadic rain showers across the archipelago.
The shear line is anticipated to bring cloudy skies accompanied by scattered rain showers and thunderstorms particularly over Quezon, Laguna, and the Bicol region. PAGASA issued warnings of potential flash floods or landslides in these areas during moderate to heavy rainfall.
Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon, locally known as “amihan,” is forecasted to induce cloudy skies with light rains over the Cordillera region, Cagayan Valley, and Aurora. Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Central Luzon, and the Ilocos region are expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains due to the same weather system.
For the rest of the country, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are expected, attributable to the easterlies and localized thunderstorms.
PAGASA cautioned that severe thunderstorms could lead to flash floods or landslides in vulnerable areas.
In terms of wind and sea conditions, Luzon is anticipated to experience moderate to rough winds and moderate to rough coastal waters, while the Visayas and Mindanao will encounter light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.
Temperature ranges for selected areas are as follows: Metro Manila (24°C to 31°C), Baguio City (15°C to 25°C), Laoag City (23°C to 32°C), Legazpi City (25°C to 32°C), Metro Cebu (26°C to 32°C), Puerto Princesa City (26°C to 33°C), and Metro Davao (25°C to 33°C).
(ia/MNM)
MANILA — Pagasa is actively monitoring a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) situated outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
As of Sunday, Pagasa’s weather specialist, Obet Badrina, reported that the LPA positioned approximately 2,045 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao, has not yet directly impacted the country.
Badrina emphasized the uncertainty regarding the LPA’s potential development into a tropical depression and its entry into PAR. The prevailing atmospheric conditions, marked by the convergence of hot and cold air in the shear line, are currently influencing Central Luzon.
This atmospheric setup is causing overcast skies, scattered rain showers, and thunderstorms in regions such as Aurora, Quezon, Rizal, Laguna, and Camarines Norte.
In Northern Luzon, the northeast monsoon, locally known as “amihan,” is affecting areas including the Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Cagayan Valley. These areas may experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains.
Conversely, Metro Manila and the rest of the country are expected to have cloudy conditions with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. The situation remains dynamic, and Pagasa continues to closely monitor developments to provide timely and accurate weather information.
(JR AMIGO/ai/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)
MANILA — State weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) predicts a weather forecast for Saturday in the Philippines with a range of conditions across the country.
Most areas can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers. However, certain regions will experience cloudier conditions with scattered rain due to a shear line and the presence of a low-pressure area (LPA).
According to the 4 a.m. weather bulletin from the PAGASA, the shear line affecting the northern part of Northern Luzon will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms to Batanes, Cagayan, and the Babuyan Islands.
In addition, Eastern Visayas and Caraga will also experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the LPA’s trough.
PAGASA has issued a warning that moderate to heavy rains may lead to flash floods or landslides in these areas.
Meanwhile, Metro Manila and the rest of the country can anticipate partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, primarily caused by localized thunderstorms.
The weather bureau also advises that severe thunderstorms in any area may result in flash floods or landslides.
In terms of wind and sea conditions, Northern Luzon will experience moderate to strong winds with moderate to rough coastal waters, while the rest of the Philippines will have light to moderate winds with slight to moderate seas.
Here are the temperature ranges for some key locations:
Metro Manila: 24°C to 32°C
Baguio City: 17°C to 24°C
Laoag City: 24°C to 32°C
Legazpi City: 25°C to 32°C
Metro Cebu: 26°C to 32°C
Puerto Princesa City: 25°C to 32°C
Metro Davao: 25°C to 33°C
(JR AMIGO/AI/MNM)
MANILA — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected over Metro Manila on All Saints’ Day.
This weather phenomenon is attributed to a low-pressure area (LPA) and a shear line.
In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA stated that the LPA over the coastal waters of Caramoran, Catanduanes, in combination with the shear line affecting the eastern sections of Northern and Central Luzon, will also bring cloudy conditions and scattered rains to mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, Bulacan, Calabarzon, Marinduque, and Camarines Norte.
Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon, known as “amihan,” is affecting the rest of Northern and Central Luzon, resulting in cloudy skies with rains over the Cordillera region, Nueva Ecija, and the remaining areas of Cagayan Valley.
The Ilocos region and the rest of Central Luzon will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rain showers.
In other regions, such as the Visayas, Mindanao, the remainder of Mimaropa, and the Bicol region, partly cloudy to cloudy skies are expected with isolated rains or thunderstorms, largely due to localized thunderstorm activity.
Here are the expected temperature ranges for some key areas:
Metro Manila: 25°C to 31°C
Baguio City: 16°C to 24°C
Laoag City: 23°C to 34°C
Legazpi City: 25°C to 30°C
Metro Cebu: 26°C to 32°C
Puerto Princesa City: 26°C to 31°C
Metro Davao: 25°C to 34°C
(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)
A low-pressure area (LPA) currently under surveillance beyond the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) is anticipated to approach the country over the upcoming weekend, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
Weather specialist Aurelio Alczar has indicated that the LPA, situated approximately 1,310 kilometers to the east of eastern Visayas, carries a low likelihood of developing into a tropical depression.
While the former typhoon “Jenny” (international name Koinu) is gradually receding from landmasses and is not having a direct impact on the nation, it is still bolstering the southwest monsoon, which is affecting the western regions of North and Central Luzon.
Pagasa has forecasted generally fair weather for the country, with occasional isolated rain showers caused by thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening.
(JR AMIGO/ai/mnm)
Over the next three days, the Philippines is expected to experience favorable weather conditions, as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has not detected any weather disturbances within or outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
Pagasa’s weather specialist, Obet Badrina, reported on Monday that the inter-tropical convergence zone would impact parts of Mindanao, resulting in overcast skies with occasional rain showers and thunderstorms.
For Metro Manila and the rest of the country, the forecast includes partly cloudy to cloudy skies with sporadic rain showers and thunderstorms. (ai/mnm)
MANILA — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) remains optimistic despite the drop in water levels in major dams.
A hydrologist from Pagasa stated that there is no cause for alarm as the expected recovery period coincides with the arrival of rains in the middle of July.
According to Richard Orendain, the current water levels in the dams, particularly Angat Dam which supplies water to Metro Manila, are still within manageable limits. Monitoring records indicate that although the water level is currently at 182.86 meters as of 6 a.m. on June 29, which is 0.90 meters below the rule curve elevation of 181.96 meters, it is expected to remain above the critical level of 180 meters during this period.
Orendain emphasized that the normal high water level of the dams will be replenished once the rainy season begins in mid-July. However, he expressed the need for conservation measures due to the El Niño phenomenon. Both government agencies and consumers are urged to take proactive steps to conserve water resources.
The National Water Resources Board has already reduced the water allocation for Metro Manila from 52 cubic meters per second (CMS) to 50 CMS in preparation for potential dry spells and droughts caused by El Niño.
Orendain highlighted the importance of consumer participation in water conservation efforts, suggesting the wise use of water and its recycling for activities like laundry. Additionally, he urged water concessionaires such as Maynilad Water Services and Manila Water Company Inc. to intensify leak detection and repair efforts to minimize water wastage.
Pagasa warned that the El Niño phenomenon may persist until the first quarter of 2024, potentially leading to drought conditions in some areas of the country. Last month, the weather bureau had already cautioned about the possibility of below-normal rainfall during the period between June and July, attributed to the warmer sea surface temperatures in the Pacific associated with El Niño.
(AI/MTVN)