MANILA – Tropical Storm Julian has intensified into a severe tropical storm, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Sunday (Sept 29 2024) morning.

Julian was last tracked 305 km east of Aparri, Cagayan, with maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 115 kph, according to PAGASA’s 5 a.m. bulletin.

The storm is moving west-northwestward at 10 kph.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 has been raised in the northeastern portion of Mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana) and the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Camiguin and Babuyan Islands). TCWS No. 1 is in effect over parts of Batanes, Cagayan, Babuyan Islands, and areas in northern Luzon, including Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, and Aurora.

PAGASA warned that the storm could further intensify into a typhoon by Sunday evening or early Monday, with the potential to reach Signal No. 4. A “high chance of rapid intensification” could even elevate it to super typhoon status.

Landfall over Batanes or the Babuyan Islands is “highly likely” by Monday.

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MANILA – Tropical Depression Julian continues to hover over the Philippine Sea, prompting PAGASA to raise Signal No. 1 over three areas in Northern Luzon as the weather system maintains strength but moves at a slower pace.

As of 3 a.m. Saturday (28 Sept 2024) Julian was located approximately 430 km east of Calayan, Cagayan, or 410 km east of Aparri, Cagayan, with maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center, gusts reaching up to 70 kph, and a southward movement at 10 kph.

Signal No. 1 has been raised over Cagayan, including the Babuyan Islands; the northeastern portion of Isabela (covering municipalities like San Pablo, Divilacan, Maconacon, Palanan, and more); and the eastern part of Apayao (including towns such as Luna, Pudtol, Santa Marcela, and Flora).

PAGASA forecasts that Julian will intensify further, potentially reaching tropical storm status by Saturday afternoon and strengthening into a typhoon by Monday. The tropical system may make landfall over Batanes by Monday afternoon or evening before exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between Wednesday evening (October 2) and early Thursday morning (October 3).

Julian is expected to trace a looping path over the waters east of Batanes and Cagayan, initially moving southwestward before veering westward on Saturday afternoon. It will then shift generally northwestward from Sunday until Tuesday, eventually heading northward to north-northeastward towards the latter part of the forecast period.

Rains with gusty winds are anticipated over Cagayan, including the Babuyan Islands, while Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Batanes, and Isabela will experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.

Metro Manila and the rest of the country can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms. Northern Luzon will experience moderate to strong winds with moderate to rough coastal waters, while the rest of the country will have light to moderate winds with slight to moderate seas.

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MANILA – Cloud clusters currently being monitored within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) are expected to develop into a tropical cyclone by this weekend, according to PAGASA.

Benison Estareja, a weather forecaster for PAGASA, stated that while the cloud formations have a low chance of becoming a cyclone within the next 24 to 48 hours, they are projected to intensify by the weekend and will be named ‘Julian.’ This will be the 10th tropical cyclone of the year and the sixth to occur in September, with Northern Luzon likely to be affected.

Additionally, a low-pressure area located 2,000 kilometers outside PAR poses little chance of entering the country’s jurisdiction.

The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms to Palawan, with isolated rain expected over the Visayas and Mindanao. Localized thunderstorms may also bring isolated rain showers to the rest of Luzon.

PAGASA forecasts light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas across the country.

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MANILA — The country is expected to have fair weather with isolated rain showers on Wednesday (25 Sept 2024),  according to a PAGASA forecaster.

Aldczar Aurelio of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that no weather disturbances are currently being monitored in the Pacific Ocean.

However, a cloud cluster over the Sulu Sea is expected to bring scattered rains across much of the Visayas, though it is likely to dissipate within the day.

Most areas in the country will enjoy fair and sunny weather with isolated rain showers. The easterlies will bring isolated rain showers and thunderstorms to Quezon, the Bicol Region, and Eastern Visayas. Meanwhile, localized thunderstorms may cause isolated rain showers in other parts of the country.

PAGASA noted that light to moderate winds and seas will prevail throughout the archipelago.

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MANILA – The country will experience generally fair weather Tuesday with isolated rain showers, according to a forecaster from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Rhea Torres of PAGASA said no low-pressure area was detected inside or outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

“We haven’t observed any cloud clusters that could cause widespread rains. So, expect generally fair weather with isolated rain showers,” she noted.

PAGASA forecasts the easterlies to bring isolated rain showers or thunderstorms over the Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and the Davao Region.

Localized thunderstorms will also bring isolated rain showers to the rest of the country.

Meanwhile, light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas are expected nationwide, PAGASA added.

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MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Monday (23 Sept 2024) that the entire country will experience isolated rain showers.

The easterlies are predicted to bring isolated rain showers and thunderstorms, particularly to the Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and the Davao Region.

For the rest of the country, localized thunderstorms are expected to cause similar weather conditions. PAGASA forecaster Aldczar Aurelio noted that there are currently no weather disturbances monitored within the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

Aurelio added that fair weather will dominate most parts of the country.

In terms of sea conditions, moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas are anticipated over the northern and western sections of Northern Luzon. Elsewhere, winds are expected to be light to moderate, with slight to moderate seas.

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MANILA — The southwest monsoon, locally known as “Habagat,” continues to bring cloudy skies and rain showers across much of the Philippines, even as Tropical Depression Igme has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), according to the state weather bureau on Sunday (22 Sept 2024).

As of 3:00 AM, Igme was located 535 km north-northwest of Itbayat, Batanes, with maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h and gusts up to 70 km/h. The system is moving westward at 15 km/h.

In its 4:00 AM bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasted cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms for the Ilocos Region, Batanes, and the Babuyan Islands.

The Cordillera Administrative Region, the rest of Cagayan Valley, Metro Manila, and other parts of the country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. PAGASA warned residents in affected areas of the risk of flash floods or landslides due to severe thunderstorms.

Strong winds and rough seas are expected in the western and northern parts of Northern Luzon, while the rest of Luzon will experience moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas. Light to moderate winds and seas will prevail for the remainder of the archipelago.

Sunrise occurred at 5:45 AM, with sunset expected at 5:52 PM.

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Manila – Although Tropical Depression Igme has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” will persist in drenching Luzon and the Visayas, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday (21 Sept 2024).

As of 3 a.m. Saturday, Igme was located 515 km northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, with maximum winds of 55 kph and gusts reaching 70 kph, moving northwest at 35 kph.

Monsoon rains will continue to affect Batanes, the Babuyan Islands, and other areas like the Ilocos Region, Zambales, and Bataan.

Metro Manila

Metro Manila, other parts of Luzon, Western Visayas, and the Samar provinces will experience scattered rains and thunderstorms.

PAGASA also warned that strong winds and rough seas will affect Northern Luzon’s western and northern sections, with moderate to strong winds and seas expected in other parts of Luzon.

Light to moderate winds and isolated rain showers are forecasted for Mindanao and the remaining Visayan regions.

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MANILA – The southwest monsoon, or “Habagat,” continues to drench large parts of Luzon and Visayas, with more rain expected in the coming days, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

In its 4 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA reported monsoon rains over Zambales and Bataan, while the Ilocos Region will see occasional rain. Metro Manila and most of Luzon, along with Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Samar, are forecasted to have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.

PAGASA warned of potential flash floods and landslides, especially during periods of moderate to heavy rainfall.

The Visayas will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms, while Mindanao will have similar conditions due to localized weather disturbances.

A low-pressure area (LPA) was also spotted over extreme northern Luzon, about 745 kilometers east southeast of Itbayat, Batanes, as of 3 a.m. Friday.

Moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas are expected over the western sections of Luzon, while the rest of the country will experience lighter winds and calmer seas.

Stay safe and be prepared for possible flooding and disruptions as the “Habagat” continues to affect various regions.

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MANILA — As the Philippines continues to experience the effects of the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” heavy rains are once again expected to soak today, Thursday (19 Sept 2024)0 large parts of Luzon and Visayas.

Despite two tropical cyclones—Tropical Depression Helen and Tropical Storm Gener—having already exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the relentless downpours persist, causing concern for communities vulnerable to floods and landslides.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued a weather advisory early Thursday morning, warning of intensified monsoon rains, particularly over the provinces of Zambales and Bataan.

These areas, along with parts of Pangasinan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Occidental Mindoro, and northern Palawan, are expected to face moderate to heavy rainfall over the coming hours.

While the southwest monsoon brings much-needed rainfall to agricultural regions, it also triggers frequent flash floods and landslides—particularly in urban and rural communities unprepared for such volumes of water. In the bustling capital of Metro Manila, as well as in the provinces of Abra, Benguet, and the Ilocos Region, PAGASA forecasts scattered rains and thunderstorms.

This combination of weather conditions could aggravate the already difficult situation for many Filipinos still reeling from previous storms.

The winds accompanying the monsoon are also a cause for concern, particularly along the western coast of Luzon. Strong gusts are expected to churn the seas, making it perilous for seafarers. The two tropical systems, though no longer within the country’s vicinity, have worsened conditions, enhancing the effects of “habagat” in a nation already on alert.

PAGASA continues to monitor potential threats, including a low-pressure area that could form from cloud clusters currently located in the western and eastern parts of the country. While the weather bureau does not anticipate immediate development within the next 24 hours, the looming presence of yet another weather disturbance adds a layer of uncertainty to an already volatile situation.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reports that the combined impact of Tropical Depression Helen, Tropical Storm Gener, and the southwest monsoon has already claimed the lives of 20 individuals, a stark reminder of the human toll weather systems like these often exact.

As the rain continues to pour, the communities of Luzon and Visayas brace for more uncertainty. For now, the people of these regions remain vigilant, hoping for clearer skies while grappling with nature’s unpredictable fury.

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Manila, Philippines – Despite exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), Tropical Depression Gener and Tropical Storm Helen continue to intensify the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” bringing heavy rainfall to Metro Manila and various parts of Luzon today Wednesday (18 Sept 2024).

According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Palawan and Occidental Mindoro are expected to experience heavy to intense rains, while moderate to heavy rains are forecasted in Metro Manila, the Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Zambales, Bataan, Batangas, Cavite, and other parts of the Mimaropa region in the next 24 hours.

“The public and disaster risk reduction and management offices are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property,” PAGASA stated in its 5 p.m. advisory on Wednesday.

Helen, which entered PAR on Tuesday evening, continues to enhance “habagat” from its location approximately 1,155 kilometers east of extreme Northern Luzon. The storm currently carries maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching up to 105 kilometers per hour. PAGASA predicts that Helen will exit PAR by Wednesday afternoon.

Both Gener and Helen are expected to bring strong to gale-force gusts to multiple regions including Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol Region, Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, and the Davao Region. PAGASA has issued warnings for mariners of small vessels and motor bancas to avoid venturing out to sea in these areas due to the hazardous weather conditions.

As the southwest monsoon continues to be enhanced by these weather disturbances, residents and local governments are urged to remain vigilant and follow safety protocols.

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MANILA – Tropical Depression ‘Gener’ made landfall in Isabela on Monday night (16 Sept 2024) and is currently traversing northern Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

As of 4:00 AM Tuesday (17 Sept 2024), PAGASA weather specialist Benison Estareja reported that ‘Gener’ was located near Alicia, Isabela. The storm carries winds of up to 55 km/h and gusts reaching 70 km/h, moving westward at 30 km/h.

Areas Affected

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 has been raised over several regions, including Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, and parts of Metro Manila (Quezon City, Caloocan, Valenzuela, Malabon, Navotas, Marikina, Manila, San Juan, and Mandaluyong). Other affected areas span across northern Luzon, Central Luzon, and parts of southern Luzon, including Aurora, Rizal, and Quezon.

The storm, along with the southwest monsoon it enhances, is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Cagayan, Isabela, Apayao, Mountain Province, and other parts of northern and central Luzon, as well as portions of Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Aklan, Antique, and Negros Occidental. Moderate to heavy rains are also forecast across a wider area, including the rest of the Visayas and Mindanao.

Impacts and Warnings

Areas under TCWS No. 1 may experience minimal to minor wind damage. Strong winds will prevail across Batanes, Mimaropa, Bicol, Visayas, and Mindanao due to the southwest monsoon, further intensified by ‘Gener’ and Tropical Storm ‘Pulasan’ (currently outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility).

By Tuesday, ‘Gener’ is expected to move over the coastal waters of Ilocos Sur or La Union, eventually heading toward southern China later in the week.

Class Suspensions

With Metro Manila under Signal No. 1, several cities, including Manila, Quezon City, and Caloocan, have suspended both in-person and online classes for Kindergarten to Grade 12 in public and private schools. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna affirmed the decision based on the Department of Education’s automatic class suspension policy for areas under storm signals.

Make-up classes will be scheduled, and schools are advised to send home students who may have arrived before the storm signal was raised.

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MANILA – A low-pressure area (LPA) within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has intensified into Tropical Depression “Gener,” prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over several areas in Luzon.

As of 8 a.m. Monday (16 Sept 2024), PAGASA reported that Gener was located 315 kilometers northeast of Casiguran, Aurora, with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h and gusts of up to 55 km/h, moving west at 10 km/h.

Gener is expected to make landfall in Isabela or Aurora province within the next 24 hours and exit PAR by Wednesday. While limited intensification is forecast, Gener could strengthen into a tropical storm by Wednesday upon reaching the West Philippine Sea.

Areas under Signal No. 1 include portions of Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, and northern Quezon, including Polillo Islands. These areas may experience minimal to minor impacts from strong winds.

In addition, Gener, along with the tropical storm “Pulasan” located outside PAR, will enhance the southwest monsoon (habagat), affecting Mimaropa, the Bicol Region, Visayas, and parts of Mindanao. PAGASA has also issued gale warnings, advising against sea travel for small vessels in affected regions due to hazardous conditions.

Stay updated on further developments as Gener moves closer to land.

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MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced that three weather systems, including the southwest monsoon (habagat), will bring widespread rains across the country.

As of 4 a.m., a low-pressure area (LPA) was located 375 kilometers east-northeast of Casiguran, Aurora, or 400 km east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.

This LPA is expected to develop into a tropical cyclone within the day, causing cloudy skies, scattered rains, and thunderstorms in the Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, and Aurora.

Meanwhile, PAGASA is also monitoring Tropical Storm “Pulasan,” which remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Located 2,205 km east of southeastern Luzon, Pulasan has maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h and gusts up to 80 km/h.

Although Pulasan is unlikely to enter PAR, it will enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing more rain.

Monsoon rains are forecast for the northern portion of Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Antique, and Negros Occidental. Other areas in Mimaropa, Western Visayas, and the Negros Island Region will also experience occasional rains due to the habagat.

Metro Manila, Zamboanga Peninsula, BARMM, Soccsksargen, Caraga, Northern Mindanao, and other parts of Luzon and Visayas can expect scattered rains and thunderstorms. The rest of Mindanao will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers.

PAGASA cautions against possible flash floods and landslides due to moderate to heavy rains. Rough coastal waters are expected in Visayas, Southern Luzon, and parts of Mindanao, while other regions will experience moderate to rough seas.

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MANILA — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has released its latest weather forecast for today Sunday (15 Sept 2024), detailing the conditions expected across various regions of the country.

Thus:

Monsoon Rains Expected in Several Areas

Affected Areas: Northern Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Aklan, Antique, and Negros Occidental
Weather Condition: Monsoon rains
Cause: Southwest Monsoon
Impacts: Heavy to intense rains may result in flash floods or landslides.
Occasional Rains in the Southern Regions
Affected Areas: Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, Batangas, and the rest of MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, and Negros Island Region
Weather Condition: Occasional rains
Cause: Southwest Monsoon
Impacts: Flash floods or landslides may occur due to moderate to heavy rainfall.

Cloudy Skies with Scattered Rains and Thunderstorms

Affected Areas: Metro Manila, Zamboanga Peninsula, BARMM, SOCCSKSARGEN, Caraga, Northern Mindanao, Zambales, Bataan, and the rest of Visayas, CALABARZON, and Bicol Region
Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms
Cause: Southwest Monsoon
Impacts: Moderate to heavy rainfall may lead to possible flash floods or landslides.

Partly Cloudy to Cloudy Skies with Isolated Thunderstorms

Affected Areas: The rest of Mindanao
Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms
Cause: Southwest Monsoon
Impacts: Severe thunderstorms may cause localized flash floods or landslides.
Affected Areas: The rest of Luzon
Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms
Cause: Localized thunderstorms
Impacts: Severe thunderstorms may result in flash floods or landslides.

Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions

Areas: Visayas, the western section of Southern Luzon, and the western, northern, and eastern sections of Mindanao
Wind Speed: Strong
Direction: Southwest
Coastal Waters: Rough (2.8 to 4.0 meters)
Areas: The rest of Southern Luzon and Mindanao
Wind Speed: Moderate to Strong
Direction: Southwest
Coastal Waters: Moderate to Rough (2.1 to 3.7 meters)
Areas: The rest of Luzon
Wind Speed: Light to Moderate
Direction: North to Northwest
Coastal Waters: Slight to Moderate (0.6 to 2.5 meters)

Residents in affected areas are advised to take precautionary measures, especially in areas prone to flooding and landslides.

Keep updated with the latest advisories from PAGASA.

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MANILA – The southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” continues to affect Southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao, bringing widespread rains across much of the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

In its early morning bulletin on Saturday, PAGASA reported that monsoon rains are expected over Mimaropa, Western Visayas, and Negros Occidental.

The agency warned that heavy to intense rainfall could trigger flash floods or landslides in these areas.

The Bicol region and the rest of the Negros Island Region are forecast to experience occasional rains.

Metro Manila

Meanwhile, Metro Manila, the rest of the Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, BARMM, Soccsksargen, Caraga, Northern Mindanao, Calabarzon, Zambales, and Bataan will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms caused by the southwest monsoon.

In addition, the trough of Tropical Storm Bebinca (formerly Ferdie), now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, will bring isolated rain showers or thunderstorms to the remaining areas of Luzon.

PAGASA also noted strong winds and rough seas over the western sections of Southern Luzon and the Visayas. Moderate to strong winds and rough seas are expected over Mindanao, the rest of Southern Luzon, and the Visayas.

At the same time, the remaining parts of Luzon will experience lighter winds and moderate sea conditions.

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MANILA – The southwest monsoon (habagat) and the trough of Severe Tropical Storm Bebinca are expected to bring rain showers across the Philippines on Friday (13 Sept 2024), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

PAGASA reported that Bebinca, which remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), was last spotted 1,605 kilometers east of extreme Northern Luzon. The storm is forecast to enter PAR by Friday afternoon or evening.

Bebinca’s trough is expected to trigger scattered rains and thunderstorms over Luzon. While the storm will stay far from land, it is predicted to exit PAR by Saturday.

In its 5 AM weather advisory, PAGASA warned that the southwest monsoon could bring heavy to intense rainfall over Mimaropa, Western Visayas, Sorsogon, Masbate, and Negros Occidental.

Other regions, including the Bicol Region, the southern portion of Quezon, Batangas, and the rest of the Visayas, may experience scattered to widespread rains and thunderstorms, while Mindanao is expected to see scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.

These areas are at risk of flash floods and landslides due to moderate to heavy rainfall, PAGASA cautioned.

Strong winds and rough seas are expected in the eastern parts of the Visayas and Mindanao, while Palawan and the rest of the Visayas and Mindanao will experience moderate to strong winds and rough seas. In other parts of the country, light to moderate winds with slight to moderate seas are forecast.

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MANILA – Widespread rains are expected in various parts of the country due to the combined effects of a tropical storm outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and the southwest monsoon, the state weather bureau reported Wednesday.

Tropical Storm Bebinca, last located 2,070 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas, is causing scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in Eastern Visayas, Caraga, Sorsogon, and Masbate. According to PAGASA, these areas may experience moderate to heavy rainfall, which could trigger flash floods or landslides.

While there is a possibility that Bebinca may enter PAR, forecaster Obet Badrina noted that the storm is unlikely to make landfall. However, it is expected to intensify the southwest monsoon.

Cagayan Valley, Aurora, Quezon, and the rest of the Bicol Region may also experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to Bebinca’s trough. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon will bring similar weather conditions to the rest of the country.

PAGASA also reported light to moderate winds and seas across the archipelago.

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MANILA – The southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms to the Ilocos Region, Zambales, and Bataan, according to an early morning forecast from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday (10 Sept 2024).

Residents in these areas are advised to be cautious of potential flooding or landslides due to moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall.

Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon are also expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms brought by the southwest monsoon. PAGASA has issued a warning for possible flash floods and landslides in case of severe thunderstorms.

In the Visayas and Mindanao, localized thunderstorms will result in partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds will prevail from the southwest, with coastal waters expected to be slight to moderate.

Across Luzon, winds will blow lightly to moderately from the southwest to the west, with similarly slight to moderate sea conditions.

Stay updated and exercise caution during weather disturbances.

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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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