MANILA – The Philippines will continue to experience rainy weather due to the combined effects of the shear line, the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), and the northeast monsoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Saturday (11 Jan 2025).
In its early morning bulletin, PAGASA forecasted cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms for the Visayas, Bicol Region, and Mimaropa due to the shear line. These areas may experience moderate to heavy rainfall, which could lead to flash floods or landslides.
The ITCZ will bring similar conditions to the Davao Region and Soccsksargen, while the northeast monsoon will cause cloudy skies and rains over Cagayan Valley, the Cordillera region, Aurora, and Quezon.
Other parts of Mindanao can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. Meanwhile, Metro Manila and most of the country will see partly cloudy skies with isolated light rains.
Strong to gale-force winds and rough seas are forecasted for Northern Luzon and the eastern parts of Central and Southern Luzon. The rest of Luzon and the Visayas will experience moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas, while the rest of the archipelago will have light to moderate winds with slight to moderate seas.
PAGASA advises the public to stay alert for possible weather-related hazards.
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MANILA – Three weather systems will bring widespread rains across the Philippines on Friday (10 January 2025), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
The shear line will continue to affect the Visayas, Bicol Region, Mimaropa, and Quezon, causing scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms. Heavy to intense rains are expected over Catanduanes, Albay, Masbate, Sorsogon, and Northern Samar, with moderate to heavy rains in Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Romblon, Eastern Samar, Aklan, Samar, and Biliran.
The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to Caraga and Davao Region.
The northeast monsoon, or “amihan,” will bring rains to Cagayan Valley, the Cordillera region, and Central Luzon. These areas could experience moderate to heavy rains, which may trigger flash floods or landslides. Isolated light rains are expected elsewhere in Luzon.
Mindanao will experience isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms.
Strong to gale-force winds and rough seas will affect northern Luzon, while moderate to strong winds and rough seas will prevail in the eastern parts of Luzon and the Visayas. Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas are expected elsewhere.
PAGASA confirmed that no low-pressure area is currently being monitored for potential tropical cyclone development.
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MANILA – The shear line and the northeast monsoon or “amihan” will bring rains across most areas in the country, the weather bureau said Thursday.
Scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms caused by the shear line will be experienced in the Visayas, Bicol Region, Mimaropa, Quezon, and Dinagat Islands.
Heavy to intense rains are forecast in Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, and Northern Samar.
Moderate to heavy rains will prevail over Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Masbate, Romblon, Aklan, Capiz, Eastern Samar, Samar, Biliran, and Leyte.
“Amihan” will bring rains over Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Central Luzon.
Moderate to heavy rains in the aforementioned areas could result in flash floods or landslides, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.
Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon will also cause isolated light rains over the rest of Luzon.
PAGASA said the rest of Mindanao, on the other hand, will have isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms.
The northern and eastern sections of Luzon and Visayas will have moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough coastal waters.
Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate with slight to moderate seas.
No low-pressure area was monitored for possible tropical cyclone formation, PAGASA said. (PNA)
MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has forecasted continued rainfall across various parts of the country due to the shear line and the northeast monsoon, locally known as amihan, on Wednesday (08 Jan 2025).
According to PAGASA’s 5 a.m. bulletin, cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected in the Visayas, Bicol Region, Quezon, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan, and Dinagat Islands due to the shear line. Areas experiencing moderate to heavy rainfall include Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar, Biliran, Leyte, and Southern Leyte.
The agency warns of localized flooding, especially in urbanized and low-lying areas, and potential landslides in susceptible regions.
Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon will bring cloudy skies and rain to Cagayan Valley, the Cordillera Administrative Region, and Central Luzon. Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, and the rest of Calabarzon will experience partly cloudy skies with isolated light rain.
The rest of the country will also see partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with scattered rain showers or thunderstorms due to localized weather systems.
Coastal waters in the northern and eastern parts of Luzon will be rough due to strong northeast winds, while moderate to rough seas are expected along the eastern Visayas coast due to moderate to strong northeast winds.
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MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts rains across Luzon on Tuesday (07 Jan 2025) due to the northeast monsoon (amihan) and a shear line.
Amihan will bring rains to Cagayan Valley, the Cordillera Administrative Region, and Aurora. In Quezon, scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected due to the shear line.
PAGASA warns that moderate to heavy rains in these areas may trigger flash floods and landslides.
Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, and the rest of Central Luzon will experience light drizzle from amihan, while the rest of the country will see isolated thunderstorms.
Northern Luzon will continue to face strong winds and rough seas, while moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas are expected in the eastern parts of Central and Southern Luzon, and the Visayas. Elsewhere, light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas will prevail.
PAGASA also noted that no low-pressure areas or tropical cyclones are currently monitored.
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MANILA – Three (3) prevailing weather systems will bring rain to most parts of the Philippines on Monday (06 Jan 2025), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported.
The northeast monsoon or “amihan” is expected to bring rain to the Cagayan Valley and the Cordillera Administrative Region, while isolated light rains will also prevail over the Ilocos Region and the rest of Central Luzon.
The shear line, which refers to the boundary between contrasting air masses, will cause scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms in Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Marinduque, Oriental Mindoro, Quezon, and Aurora.
Meanwhile, the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and the Davao Region. PAGASA warned that moderate to heavy rains in these areas could lead to flash floods or landslides.
Localized thunderstorms and the ITCZ will also bring isolated rain showers to the rest of the country.
Strong winds and rough seas are expected in Northern and Central Luzon, while moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough coastal waters will affect the eastern sections of Southern Luzon and the Visayas. Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas will prevail over the rest of the country.
As of this writing, PAGASA reported that no tropical cyclone is expected to form.
For updates and safety advisories, the public is advised to monitor weather bulletins and prepare for potential disruptions caused by heavy rain and strong winds.
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MANILA – The shear line and the northeast monsoon, locally known as “amihan,” will continue to bring rainy weather over parts of Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported early Saturday (04 Jan 2025).
In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA stated that the shear line will cause cloudy skies with rain over Batanes, the northernmost province of the country.
The northeast monsoon will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms across Central Luzon, the Ilocos Region, the Cordillera Administrative Region, and the rest of Cagayan Valley. PAGASA warned that moderate to heavy rains in these areas could lead to flash floods or landslides.
Meanwhile, Metro Manila and the rest of the Philippines can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms caused by localized weather disturbances.
Extreme Northern Luzon will experience strong to gale-force winds, resulting in moderate to rough sea conditions. Elsewhere in Northern Luzon and the eastern parts of Central Luzon, moderate to strong winds and moderate coastal waters are expected.
For the rest of the archipelago, light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas will prevail.
Residents are advised to stay vigilant and monitor updates from PAGASA for potential hazards, especially in areas prone to flooding and landslides.
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MANILA – Several areas across the Philippines will experience rainy weather on Thursday (02 Jan 2025) as three weather systems—the shear line, the northeast monsoon (“amihan”), and the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)—continue to affect the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported.
In its 5 a.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA indicated that the ITCZ will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Visayas, Mindanao, Romblon, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, and Masbate.
The shear line is expected to cause cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms in the rest of the Bicol Region, Quezon, Marinduque, Aurora, Isabela, Quirino, and Cagayan.
Meanwhile, Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon may experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms also due to the shear line.
The northeast monsoon (“amihan”) will bring cloudy skies with rains over the Cordillera Administrative Region, the rest of Cagayan Valley, and Ilocos Norte. The rest of the Ilocos Region may see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains.
PAGASA has warned of possible flash floods or landslides in areas experiencing moderate to heavy rains and severe thunderstorms.
For maritime conditions, moderate to strong winds with moderate to rough seas are expected over Northern Luzon. Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas will prevail across the rest of the country.
The public is advised to stay vigilant and monitor updates from PAGASA regarding these weather conditions.
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MANILA – On the final day of 2024 Tuesday (31 Dec 2024), two weather systems are expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall to several parts of the Philippines.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), in its 5 a.m. advisory on Tuesday, warned that the provinces of Eastern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Dinagat Islands, and Surigao del Norte will experience moderate to heavy rainfall (50–100 mm) due to the combined effects of the shear line and the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ).
Residents in these areas have been advised to be alert for localized flooding, particularly in low-lying areas and near rivers.
PAGASA also noted that the ITCZ will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, Negros Island, as well as the provinces of Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, and Palawan.
Meanwhile, Batanes, Cagayan, and Apayao will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms due to the shear line.
Metro Manila and the rest of the country will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. Quezon province and the rest of the Bicol Region will be affected by cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms caused by the easterlies.
The northeast monsoon will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains over the Ilocos Region, the rest of Cagayan Valley, and the Cordillera Administrative Region.
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MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Monday (30 Dec 2024) that the shear line and the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will bring moderate to heavy rainfall to several regions across the Philippines.
In its latest advisory, PAGASA warned that provinces including Cagayan, Apayao, Isabela, Aurora, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Palawan, Sorsogon, Northern Samar, Samar, Eastern Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Zamboanga del Norte, Negros Oriental, Siquijor, and Dinagat Islands will experience significant rainfall throughout the day.
This increases the risk of flash floods and landslides, particularly in elevated or mountainous areas.
The shear line is most pronounced in the eastern sections of Central and Southern Luzon, while the ITCZ is causing widespread rainfall in Palawan, the Visayas, and Mindanao.
Additionally, the northeast monsoon, or “amihan,” is affecting Northern and Central Luzon, bringing cloudy skies and light to moderate rainfall.
PAGASA also noted that the heavy rainfall could be exacerbated by previous rains in some areas.
Authorities and disaster risk management offices are urged to take all necessary precautions to protect lives and property.
As of 2 AM, PAGASA reported no low-pressure areas that could develop into tropical cyclones.
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MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has forecast that three (3) weather systems will continue to bring cloudy skies, scattered rains, and thunderstorms across the country on Sunday, December 29.
These systems include the shear line, the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), and the northeast monsoon (amihan).
According to PAGASA’s early morning bulletin, the shear line will cause cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms in several areas, including Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Aurora, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, and the Bicol provinces of Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Catanduanes.
This weather disturbance will also affect other parts of the region, creating a mix of rain showers and occasional thunderstorms.
Meanwhile, the ITCZ will influence the Visayas, the rest of Mimaropa, as well as the remaining Bicol provinces. This will result in cloudy skies accompanied by scattered rains and thunderstorms. In addition, parts of Zamboanga del Norte, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur will experience similar conditions due to the ITCZ’s activity.
The rest of Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, also brought on by the ITCZ.
The northeast monsoon (amihan) continues to affect northern parts of the country, particularly Cagayan Valley and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), where cloudy skies with rains are expected. Elsewhere in Luzon, the weather will remain partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated light rains due to the amihan’s influence.
PAGASA has issued a warning for possible flash floods and landslides due to moderate to heavy rainfall, especially in areas like Cagayan and Isabela, which are expected to receive heavy to intense rainfall throughout the day.
In terms of maritime conditions, rough to very rough seas are expected along the northern coast of Luzon and the eastern section of Central Luzon due to strong to gale-force winds coming from the northeast.
Meanwhile, the rest of Luzon and the eastern parts of the Visayas will experience moderate to strong winds, resulting in moderate to rough seas.
Temperatures across the country are expected to range from 24.8°C to 29.7°C.
As always, the public is advised to stay alert for weather updates and take necessary precautions, especially those living in areas prone to flooding or landslides.
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MANILA – The shear line, northeast monsoon (or “amihan”), and the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will continue to affect many areas of the Philippines, according to the weather bureau on Saturday (28 Dec 2024).
In its early morning bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the shear line will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms over Mainland Cagayan, Apayao, Isabela, Aurora, and Quezon.
Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon will cause cloudy skies with rain over Batanes and the Babuyan Islands.
The “amihan” will also bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains over the Ilocos Region, as well as the rest of Cagayan Valley and the Cordillera Administrative Region.
The ITCZ, on the other hand, is expected to bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over the Visayas, Caraga, Davao Region, Zamboanga Peninsula, Bicol Region, and Mimaropa.
It will also cause partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms over the rest of Mindanao.
Metro Manila
In Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon, skies will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with the possibility of isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms.
Strong to gale-force winds and rough to very rough seas are forecast for Northern Luzon, while the eastern section of the country will experience moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas.
The rest of the country will see light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.
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MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has reported that both the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and the northeast monsoon, or amihan, will persist in affecting various parts of the country on Friday (27 Dec 2024).
According to PAGASA’s 4 a.m. bulletin, the ITCZ will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms to several regions, including Mindanao, the Visayas, Palawan, Masbate, Catanduanes, Albay, and Sorsogon.
Meanwhile, amihan will bring cloudy skies and rains over northern Luzon, particularly in Cagayan Valley, the Cordillera Administrative Region, and Ilocos Norte.
The rest of the Ilocos Region is expected to see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains due to the northeast monsoon.
Metro Manila and other parts of the country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with the possibility of isolated rain showers or thunderstorms caused by localized weather disturbances.
PAGASA has issued warnings for potential flash floods and landslides, especially in areas experiencing moderate to heavy rains. Additionally, strong northeast winds and rough coastal waters are expected in northern Luzon.
The public is advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions against possible weather-related hazards.
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MANILA – The northeast monsoon or “amihan” continues to affect parts of Northern Luzon, bringing light to moderate rains, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Forecaster Rhea Torres reported that while the shear line caused heavy rains in recent days, it will not affect any part of the country on Thursday (26 Dec 2024).
However, its influence is expected to return by Friday and persist over the next few days.
The rest of the country may experience isolated thunderstorms, but no low-pressure area (LPA) is being monitored inside or outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), Torres added.
Temperature Forecasts Across Key Cities
Metro Manila: 23°C to 31°C
Baguio City: 17°C to 24°C
Laoag City: 24°C to 31°C
Tagaytay City: 22°C to 29°C
Legazpi City: 25°C to 31°C
Iloilo City: 25°C to 31°C
Cagayan de Oro: 25°C to 30°C
Puerto Princesa City: 25°C to 31°C
Metro Cebu: 26°C to 31°C
Metro Davao: 24°C to 31°C
Despite the reduced impact of the northeast monsoon, PAGASA advises the public to stay updated on weather developments.
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Manila – A shear line and the northeast monsoon are expected to bring “heavy to intense” rainfall to parts of Luzon, particularly Quezon, Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, and Northern Samar, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 5 a.m. bulletin on Tuesday (24 Dec 20224).
Moderate to heavy rains will also affect Aurora, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Marinduque, Romblon, Masbate, Eastern Samar, and Samar. The rest of Calabarzon and Mimaropa will experience cloudy skies, scattered rains, and isolated thunderstorms due to the shear line.
Metro Manila, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Bulacan, and Nueva Ecija will see cloudy skies with rain from the northeast monsoon, while the rest of Luzon will have partly cloudy skies with isolated light rains.
Localized thunderstorms are expected in other regions of the country, with partly cloudy to cloudy skies and isolated rain showers.
PAGASA also issued a warning for rough to very rough sea conditions in Northern Luzon and the eastern parts of Central and Southern Luzon, caused by strong to gale-force winds. The Visayas, the rest of Luzon, and northeastern Mindanao will experience moderate to strong winds and rough coastal waters.
In weather updates, PAGASA forecaster Rhea Torres confirmed that Tropical Storm Pabuki (formerly Romina), now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), no longer poses a threat. Torres also stated that no new low-pressure areas have been monitored within or outside PAR.
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MANILA – Three (3) weather systems are expected to bring rain across the country on Monday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Tropical Depression Romina, which previously affected the Kalayaan Islands, is no longer within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). As of 4 a.m., Romina was located 165 km west of Pag-asa Island in Kalayaan, Palawan.
It was packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near its center and gustiness of up to 70 kph. While the storm no longer directly impacts the country, its trough will continue to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms across Palawan.
The shear line will also cause scattered rains across the Visayas, Bicol Region, Calabarzon, and the rest of Mimaropa. PAGASA has forecast that the northeast monsoon, or “amihan,” will bring rains over Metro Manila, Cagayan Valley, the Cordillera Administrative Region, Aurora, Bulacan, and Nueva Ecija. Isolated light rains are expected to affect the rest of Luzon.
Mindanao will experience isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms.
Strong to gale-force winds and rough to very rough seas are expected in northern Luzon and the eastern sections of central and southern Luzon.
The Visayas, the rest of Luzon, and northeastern Mindanao will experience moderate to strong winds, with moderate to rough seas.
Northern Samar is expected to receive heavy to intense rains, while the rest of Mindanao will see light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.
PAGASA advises the public to remain alert for any further weather updates.
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MANILA – Several areas across the country will experience varying levels of rainfall due to the influence of three active weather systems, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in its 4 a.m. Saturday bulletin.
The shear line is expected to cause cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms over the Visayas, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, the Bicol region, and the Dinagat Islands.
Metro Manila, Cagayan Valley, the Cordillera region, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, and Bulacan will see cloudy skies accompanied by rains brought by the northeast monsoon, locally known as “amihan.”
Meanwhile, the Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the trough of a low-pressure area (LPA). The same system will also bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms over the rest of Mindanao.
Elsewhere, Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains as a result of the northeast monsoon.
PAGASA also warns of strong winds and rough seas in the eastern section of Southern Luzon. Moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas are expected over the Visayas, the rest of Luzon, and northeastern Mindanao. The remaining areas of Mindanao will experience light to moderate winds with slight to moderate seas.
Residents in affected areas are advised to take necessary precautions against potential flooding or landslides caused by heavy rains. Seafarers are also urged to monitor weather updates and exercise caution in affected coastal waters.
Stay updated through PAGASA’s weather advisories for real-time information.
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MANILA – Wet weather will dominate most parts of the Philippines on Friday (20 Dec 2024) as three weather systems bring rains and thunderstorms across the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported.
A low-pressure area (LPA) located off the coast of Mahinog, Camiguin, as of 3 a.m., is expected to cause scattered rains and thunderstorms in the Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan. The LPA, previously known as Tropical Depression Querubin, has a medium chance of intensifying into a tropical cyclone within 24 hours, according to PAGASA forecaster Obet Badrina.
“It may develop into a tropical cyclone by Sunday as it moves out of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR),” Badrina noted.
Areas Likely to Experience Intense Rainfall
Heavy to intense rains are forecast in the following areas:
Bicol Region: Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon
Eastern Visayas: Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte
Moderate to heavy rains are also expected in:
Southern Luzon: Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Masbate, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon
Western Visayas: Aklan, Capiz, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Siquijor, Cebu, Bohol
Zamboanga Peninsula: Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay
Northern Mindanao and Caraga: Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Camiguin, Agusan del Norte, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte
Weather Impact on Luzon
The shear line affecting the eastern portion of Southern Luzon will cause scattered rains and thunderstorms in the Bicol Region, Quezon, and MIMAROPA. Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon (“amihan”) will bring light rains to Cagayan Valley, the Cordillera Administrative Region, Aurora, and the rest of Luzon.
Rough Seas and Strong Winds
Strong winds and rough seas are expected along the northern and western coasts of Northern Luzon. Moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough waters will affect the Visayas and the rest of Luzon. Mindanao will experience light to moderate winds and seas.
PAGASA advises the public, especially those in flood-prone areas, to remain vigilant for potential flash floods and landslides.
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MANILA — Tropical Depression Querubin weakened into a low-pressure area (LPA) on Wednesday afternoon, but the threat of heavy to intense rainfall remains for parts of the Visayas and Mindanao, as indicated by the latest advisory from the government weather bureau for Thursday (19 Nov 2024).
According to weather specialist Daniel James Villamil, although the system has weakened, it will continue to bring significant rainfall across the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao.
The trough or extension of the LPA will also result in cloudy skies and scattered rain showers, as well as thunderstorms, throughout the rest of the Visayas and Mindanao.
In a weather update issued at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned that heavy to intense rainfall would be experienced on Thursday (19 Dec 2024) in the provinces of Sorsogon, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Biliran, Dinagat Islands, and Surigao del Norte.
This volume of rainfall could trigger floods and landslides, particularly in areas with moderate to high susceptibility to such hazards.
As of 4 p.m. on Wednesday, the LPA was located approximately 275 kilometers east of Surigao City in Surigao del Norte.
Thursday through Sunday
Pagasa noted that from Thursday through Sunday, the LPA is expected to traverse across Mindanao, heading toward the Sulu Sea and eventually reaching Palawan.
Residents in affected regions are advised to remain vigilant and prepared for possible disruptions caused by the continuing rainfall and the risk of flooding and landslides.
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MANILA — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported Wednesday that Tropical Depression Querubin and the shearline will bring widespread rains to the Visayas and Mindanao.
Davao Oriental remains under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 and will continue to experience rains with gusty winds. As of 4 a.m., Querubin was located 230 km east of Davao City or 205 km east of Tagum City, Davao del Norte, packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kph and gusts of up to 55 kph.
PAGASA forecasts scattered rains and thunderstorms over Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and the Davao Region. The shearline will also cause similar weather in the Bicol Region and Quezon. The rest of the Visayas and Mindanao will be affected by Querubin’s trough.
Heavy to Intense Rains Forecast
Heavy to intense rainfall is expected over Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Davao Oriental. Moderate to heavy rains will affect the Bicol Region, Quezon, Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Cebu, Bohol, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Misamis Oriental, Davao de Oro, and Davao del Norte.
Querubin is predicted to weaken into a low-pressure area (LPA) within 24 hours, potentially traversing Mindanao, the Sulu Sea, and Palawan from Thursday through Sunday.
PAGASA also warned of possible redevelopment into a tropical depression once the remnant low reaches the West Philippine Sea.
Moderate to strong winds and rough coastal waters will affect the northern, eastern, and western sections of the country, while light to moderate winds with slight to moderate seas will prevail elsewhere.
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