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)