MANILA – The southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” will continue to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms across Luzon today, Sunday (08 Sept 2024) weather state bureau PAGASA said.
Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Batanes, and the Babuyan Islands are expected to experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms. PAGASA has warned of possible flooding and landslides in these areas due to moderate to heavy rainfall.
Metro Manila
Meanwhile, Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
Localized thunderstorms may affect other regions, bringing partly cloudy to cloudy skies and possible flash floods or landslides during severe storms.
Temperature Forecasts:
Metro Manila: 24°C to 32°C
Baguio City: 17°C to 22°C
Laoag City: 25°C to 31°C
Tagaytay City: 23°C to 31°C
Legazpi City: 26°C to 32°C
Iloilo/Bacolod: 26°C to 32°C
Cagayan de Oro: 25°C to 32°C
Puerto Princesa: 25°C to 32°C
Metro Cebu: 26°C to 33°C
Metro Davao: 26°C to 33°C
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MANILA — The southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” continues to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms over parts of Luzon, particularly Batanes and the Babuyan Islands, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Saturday (07 Sept 2024).
Meanwhile, Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated showers or thunderstorms due to the same weather system.
Localized thunderstorms will also cause isolated rain showers across the rest of the country. Luzon will experience moderate to strong winds and rough seas, while lighter winds and calmer seas are expected in the Visayas and Mindanao.
Temperatures for key areas include Metro Manila (25°C to 29°C), Baguio City (17°C to 21°C), and Metro Cebu (25°C to 32°C).
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MANILA – The southwest monsoon or “habagat” is gradually weakening as Super Typhoon Yagi (formerly Severe Tropical Storm Enteng) moves away from the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
However, rains will continue across Luzon on Friday (06 Sept 2024).
“Heavy rains are still likely, especially in Northern and Central Luzon,” said PAGASA’s Benison Estareja.
Metro Manila
PAGASA forecasts intermittent rains in Pangasinan, Zambales, and Bataan. At the same time, Metro Manila, the Cordillera Region, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and the rest of the Ilocos Region and Central Luzon will experience scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the monsoon.
Due to moderate to heavy rainfall, these areas may experience flash floods or landslides. Meanwhile, Yagi’s trough is expected to bring scattered rains to Batanes and the Babuyan Islands.
Localized thunderstorms are likely in the rest of the country, with strong winds and rough seas affecting western Luzon. The rest of Luzon will have moderate to strong winds, while other regions will experience light to moderate winds with calm to moderate seas.
Estareja noted that a low-pressure area outside PAR is not expected to enter the country in the next two days and will not affect local weather.
Typhoon Enteng’s Toll: 16 Dead, Over 2 Million Affected
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Friday that 2,061,726 people (or 538,602 families) from 1,900 barangays across 10 regions have been affected by Typhoon Enteng and the southwest monsoon.
As of the latest update, 36,330 individuals from 9,089 families are housed in 424 evacuation centers, while 2,928 families (11,349 individuals) are receiving aid outside these centers.
The death toll has risen to 16, with fatalities reported in Calabarzon, Bicol, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, and Western Visayas. Additionally, 17 people are still missing, mostly from Bicol, and 13 individuals have been reported injured, with two confirmed cases.
The typhoon also damaged 5,965 houses, while infrastructure damage in affected regions, including Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Calabarzon, Bicol, and Cordillera, is estimated at PHP223.6 million.
The government has provided PHP92.6 million worth of assistance to families in nine affected regions.
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MANILA — The relentless rains from the trough of Typhoon Yagi (formerly severe tropical storm Enteng) and the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” continue to drench parts of Luzon, leading to the overflow of La Mesa Dam, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday (05 SEPT 2024).
PAGASA’s 7 a.m. advisory reported that the dam’s water level had reached 80.17 meters, slightly exceeding its spilling level of 80.15 meters. While light to moderate rainfall is expected over the next 12 hours, PAGASA warned residents along the Tullahan River and low-lying areas to take precautionary measures against possible flooding.
The weather bureau also forecasted scattered rains and thunderstorms over the Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur due to Typhoon Yagi’s trough. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon will bring rains to several other regions, including Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, Metro Manila, and Central Luzon.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are also expected in Marinduque and Romblon, while localized thunderstorms may bring isolated rain showers to the rest of the country. PAGASA further cautioned that the western section of Luzon will experience strong winds and rough seas, with moderate to strong winds expected in other parts of the island.
Weather Update Summary:
La Mesa Dam – Water level at 80.17 meters, above spilling level.
Affected Areas — Tullahan River, low-lying communities.
Regions Expecting Rains – Cordillera, Ilocos Norte/Sur, Pangasinan, Metro Manila, among others.
Marine Conditions – Strong winds, rough seas in the western section of Luzon.
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MANILA – Severe Tropical Storm Enteng (Yagi) exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Wednesday, but its impact continues as heavy rain showers have caused La Mesa Dam in Quezon City to overflow, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
As of 7 a.m., PAGASA reported that the dam’s water level had reached 80.19 meters, surpassing its spilling level of 80.15 meters. The average basin rainfall over the past 12 hours has been moderate to heavy, with forecasts predicting that rainfall will remain moderate to occasionally heavy over the next 12 hours.
The overflow from La Mesa Dam poses a significant risk to areas along the Tullahan River, affecting communities in Quezon City, Valenzuela, and Malabon. Residents in low-lying areas and near riverbanks have been advised to take necessary precautions and prepare for potential flooding.
Despite the exit of Tropical Storm Enteng, the southwest monsoon continues to bring strong to gale-force winds to various parts of Luzon, including the Ilocos Region, Abra, Benguet, Isabela, Zambales, Bataan, Aurora, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Negros Island, and Northern Samar.
The southwest monsoon is also expected to bring heavy rainfall to Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur, with other areas across Luzon, particularly in the western section, likely to experience moderate to intense rainfall.
A gale warning remains in effect for the northern and western seaboards of Northern Luzon, as well as the western seaboards of Central and Southern Luzon. PAGASA has cautioned that sea travel is highly risky for small seacrafts, including motor bancas, due to moderate to rough sea conditions.
For mariners of small seacrafts and similarly-sized vessels, PAGASA strongly advises against venturing out to sea under these conditions. Precautionary measures should be taken if navigation is unavoidable.
As the weather situation continues to develop, PAGASA urges the public to stay informed and follow official advisories to ensure safety.
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MANILA – Several areas in Luzon remain under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 as Tropical Storm Enteng (international name Yagi) continues to move over the West Philippine Sea, according to the latest advisory from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
As of 4 a.m. Tuesday, PAGASA reported that Enteng’s center was located near Batac City in Ilocos Norte, with maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour (kph) and gusts reaching up to 125 kph. The storm is moving northwest at a speed of 25 kph.
Affected Areas
TCWS No. 2 remains in effect over several regions, including Ilocos Norte, parts of Ilocos Sur, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, and portions of Mainland Cagayan, including the Babuyan Islands. These areas can expect gale-force winds, which may cause damage to structures and disrupt daily activities.
Meanwhile, areas under TCWS No. 1, including the rest of Ilocos Sur, parts of La Union, Mountain Province, Ifugao, and Benguet, among others, are also bracing for strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Monsoon Rains
The storm is also enhancing the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” bringing strong winds and heavy rains to a wider swath of the country, including Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and parts of the Visayas. PAGASA warns that the western portions of Luzon could experience particularly intense rainfall over the next three days.
Sea Travel Advisory
PAGASA has issued a gale warning for the seaboards of Northern Luzon and the eastern seaboard of Central Luzon, advising against sea travel for small vessels and motorbancas due to rough seas. Mariners are urged to exercise extreme caution, and if possible, avoid venturing out to sea under these conditions.
Slight to moderate sea conditions are expected over the eastern seaboards of the Visayas and Mindanao, but caution is still advised.
The public is encouraged to stay informed through official channels as the situation develops and to take necessary precautions to ensure safety.
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MANILA – Tropical Storm Enteng (international name Yagi) has slightly intensified, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 in several areas of Luzon.
Enteng currently carries maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour near its center and gusts reaching up to 90 kph. It was last located over the coastal waters of Vinzons, Camarines Norte.
Areas under TCWS No. 2 include the northeastern portions of Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur, as well as parts of Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Kalinga, and the Polillo Islands. These areas can expect minor to moderate threats to life and property.
TCWS No. 1 remains in effect for other regions, including the southern portion of Batanes, parts of Ilocos Norte, Abra, Apayao, and additional areas in Luzon and the Visayas. Strong winds are anticipated in these locations.
Enteng is also enhancing the southwest monsoon (habagat), which will bring moderate to intense rainfall, particularly along the western portions of Luzon and the Visayas. Strong to gale-force winds are expected in Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, and several other provinces, including Metro Manila.
PAGASA has issued a gale warning for the eastern and southern seaboards of Luzon, advising against sea travel for small seacrafts and motorized bancas due to the risky conditions. Mariners are also cautioned about moderate to rough seas in various parts of Northern, Central, and Southern Luzon, as well as in the Western Visayas.
Slight to moderate seas are forecast for the rest of the country. PAGASA advises small vessels to exercise caution, especially if they are inexperienced or poorly equipped.
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MANILA – A low-pressure area (LPA) near Eastern Samar is likely to develop into a tropical cyclone by Sunday, with the potential of being named “Enteng,” according to the weather bureau.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported in its 24-hour public weather forecast that the LPA was last spotted 175 km East-Northeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, or 205 km East of Borongan City, Eastern Samar.
This weather system is expected to bring scattered to widespread rains and thunderstorms across the eastern part of the Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas, affecting the provinces of Masbate, Sorsogon, Northern Samar, Samar, Eastern Samar, and Biliran.
Scattered rains and thunderstorms are also forecasted for Caraga, the Davao Region, Northern Mindanao, Quezon, and other areas in Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, and the Bicol Region due to the LPA.
PAGASA noted a high probability of the LPA intensifying into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours, earning the name “Enteng.”
Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” is influencing the western parts of Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, bringing scattered rains and thunderstorms to Mimaropa and other areas of Visayas and Mindanao.
The rest of Luzon, including Metro Manila, is expected to remain mostly unaffected by the LPA or “habagat,” though isolated rain showers from localized thunderstorms are possible.
PAGASA has issued warnings about potential flash floods or landslides in areas experiencing moderate to heavy rainfall or severe thunderstorms.
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MANILA – A low-pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” are expected to bring scattered rains to various parts of the Philippines, the state weather bureau PAGASA reported on Saturday (31 Aug 2024).
The LPA, located 695 km east of Butuan City, is predicted to cause cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over Caraga, Davao Region, Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, Central Visayas, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Leyte, Southern Leyte, and Eastern Samar.
In addition, the southwest monsoon will bring similar weather conditions to Palawan and the rest of Mindanao. PAGASA has issued warnings for potential flash floods or landslides in these areas due to moderate to heavy rainfall.
Western Visayas, the Negros Island Region, and Occidental Mindoro will experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms also due to the habagat. Meanwhile, Metro Manila and the rest of the country can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers caused by localized thunderstorms.
Winds across the country will be light to moderate, with corresponding slight to moderate sea conditions.
Forecast temperatures for major cities are as follows: Metro Manila, 26°C to 32°C; Baguio City, 18°C to 23°C; Tuguegarao City, 25°C to 35°C; Laoag City, 25°C to 32°C; Legazpi City, 26°C to 32°C; Metro Cebu, 27°C to 32°C; Puerto Princesa City, 24°C to 30°C; Metro Davao, 26°C to 33°C; and Zamboanga City, 24°C to 33°C.
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MANILA — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a weather advisory regarding a Tropical Low Pressure Area (LPA) currently being monitored to the east of Mindanao.
The weather system is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) later this evening the state weather bureau said.
PAGASA warns that there is an increasing likelihood of the LPA developing into a full-fledged tropical storm over the weekend.
Should it intensify into a tropical cyclone, it will be named “ENTENG,” following the agency’s naming convention for storms in the PAR.
The public is advised to stay vigilant and keep updated with the latest weather reports as PAGASA continues to monitor the system’s progress and potential impacts on the country.
For further updates and advisories, please refer to PAGASA’s official announcements and weather forecasts.
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MANILA – A cloud formation currently being monitored east of Mindanao but outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), is likely to develop into a low-pressure area (LPA) within the next 24 hours, the weather bureau reported Friday (30 Aug 2024).
“We’re not ruling out the possibility that this system could develop into an LPA and enter the PAR,” said Benison Estareja of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
If it materializes, the LPA is expected to bring rain to various parts of the country in the first days of September 2024.
Meanwhile, Estareja noted that the weak southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” continues to affect the western sections of Luzon and the Visayas.
This will result in scattered rains and thunderstorms in Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan.
Metro Manila, Western Visayas, Ilocos Region, Cavite, Batangas, and Negros Occidental can also expect isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the southwest monsoon.
“The rest of the country will experience isolated rain showers caused by localized thunderstorms,” Estareja added.
PAGASA also forecast light to moderate winds and slight to moderate sea conditions across the archipelago.
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MANILA – The southwest monsoon, or ‘habagat,’ continues to drench the Visayas and much of Luzon, according to the state weather bureau on Thursday (29 Aug 2024).
Rain showers are expected to persist in Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan, with moderate to heavy rainfall potentially leading to flash floods or landslides, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned.
Metro Manila, Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, Calabarzon, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, and the rest of Mimaropa will see scattered rains and thunderstorms. Isolated showers or thunderstorms are also forecast for the Bicol Region, Central Luzon, and the remaining parts of the Visayas. Elsewhere, localized thunderstorms may bring isolated rain showers.
Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas are observed across the archipelago.
Dam Water Level Updates
PAGASA reported that La Mesa Dam’s water level was 79.89 meters as of 5 a.m., below its spilling level of 80.15 meters.
The level had briefly exceeded this threshold, reaching 80.16 meters on Wednesday due to persistent rains.
However, the water level is expected to gradually decrease, reducing the risk to low-lying areas along the Tullahan River.
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MANILA – The southwest monsoon, known locally as “habagat,” continues to drench Luzon and the Visayas, leading to the overflow of La Mesa Dam, the weather bureau reported on Wednesday (28 Aug 2024).
As of 5:00 AM, the water level at La Mesa Dam reached 80.16 meters, surpassing its spilling level of 80.15 meters.
Low-lying areas along the Tullahan River—including Fairview, Forest Hills Subdivision, Quirino Highway, Sta. Quiteria, and San Bartolome—are at risk of flooding.
Valenzuela’s Barangay Ligon, North Expressway, La Huerta Subdivision, and parts of Malabon are also expected to be affected.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued an alert, urging residents in these areas to prepare for potential flooding due to rising water levels.
PAGASA also forecasts intermittent rains in Metro Manila, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, and Antique, all caused by “habagat.”
Additionally, scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected across La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet, the Bicol Region, and the remaining areas of the Visayas, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, and Mimaropa.
The rest of the country will experience isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms, while light to moderate winds and seas will prevail across the archipelago, according to PAGASA.
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MANILA — A significant portion of Luzon and the Visayas is expected to experience rain showers today Tuesday, 27 Aug 2024) due to the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Although no tropical disturbance is currently affecting the country, PAGASA forecaster Rhea Torres reported that the “habagat” will bring rains to Southern and Western Luzon.
Scattered rains and thunderstorms are anticipated in Mimaropa and Antique, while Metro Manila, the Bicol Region, Calabarzon, and the rest of the Visayas may see isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
PAGASA also predicts light to moderate winds and seas across the archipelago.
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MANILA – The southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” will bring rain showers to many parts of the country on National Heroes’ Day, marking the conclusion of the long weekend.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in their 4 a.m. weather bulletin on Monday, cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected in the Visayas, Mimaropa, Bicol Region, Zamboanga Peninsula, and the provinces of Quezon, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi.
Metro Manila and the rest of Calabarzon and Mindanao will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. Similar conditions are expected in the rest of Luzon due to localized thunderstorms.
Meanwhile, Typhoon Shanshan remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, positioned approximately 1,490 km east-northeast of extreme Northern Luzon. The typhoon carries maximum sustained winds of 140 km/h near its center, with gusts reaching up to 170 km/h, moving west-northwest at 25 km/h.
PAGASA notes that Typhoon Shanshan is not expected to affect the country’s weather directly.
Coastal waters across Northern and Central Luzon and the rest of the country will range from slight to moderate.
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MANILA — Scattered rains are forecasted across the Philippines today, Sunday (25 Aug 2024) due to the “habagat” (southwest monsoon) and localized thunderstorms, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
In its early morning bulletin, PAGASA reported that the Mimaropa region, Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, Zamboanga Peninsula, and the provinces of Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi will experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.
The southwest monsoon may bring moderate to heavy rainfall, raising the risk of flash floods and landslides in these areas.
Metro Manila and the rest of the country can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to localized weather disturbances. Severe thunderstorms could also trigger flash floods or landslides.
Additionally, PAGASA is monitoring Typhoon Shanshan, located 1,980 kilometers northeast of extreme northern Luzon as of 3 a.m. Although the typhoon remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), it poses no immediate threat to the country’s weather conditions.
Sunrise today was at 5:44 AM, with sunset expected at 6:13 PM.
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MANILA – The southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” is currently affecting the western sections of Southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao, leading to scattered rains in several parts of the country, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
In its early morning bulletin on Saturday (24 August 2024), PAGASA reported that areas including Mimaropa, Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi will experience cloudy skies accompanied by scattered rains and thunderstorms.
The weather bureau also cautioned that moderate to heavy rains could potentially cause flash floods or landslides in these regions.
Metro Manila and other parts of the country can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to localized weather disturbances.
Light to moderate winds and seas are anticipated throughout the entire archipelago.
Temperature forecasts include:
Metro Manila: 25°C to 32°C
Baguio City: 17°C to 25°C
Tuguegarao City: 25°C to 34°C
Laoag City: 24°C to 32°C
Legazpi City: 25°C to 31°C
Metro Cebu: 25°C to 32°C
Puerto Princesa City: 25°C to 31°C
Metro Davao: 25°C to 34°C
Zamboanga City: 25°C to 32°C
Stay updated and be prepared for weather changes.
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MANILA – The eastern section of Luzon, as well as parts of the Visayas and Mindanao, will experience scattered rain showers on Friday (23 Aug 2024) due to the easterlies, as per the latest bulletin from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
The easterly winds are expected to affect the eastern sections of Luzon and the Visayas. Additionally, PAGASA reported that a tropical cyclone outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility has intensified into a severe tropical storm.
The tropical cyclone, known internationally as Shanshan, was located 2,135 km east of Central Luzon as of 3 a.m. Friday. It is nearly stationary, with maximum sustained winds of 100 kph and gusts of up to 125 kph.
Meanwhile, scattered rains and thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Zamboanga Peninsula, Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Antique, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi due to the southwest monsoon or “habagat.” PAGASA cautioned of potential flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains at times.
For Metro Manila and the rest of the country, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers are expected due to localized thunderstorms. The rest of the country will have light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.
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MANILA — The easterlies currently affecting the eastern parts of the Visayas and Mindanao are expected to bring rain showers to these areas today (Thursday, 22 Aug 2024) according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
PAGASA forecaster Benison Estareja noted that some areas, particularly the Zamboanga Peninsula, are already experiencing rainfall due to a combination of localized thunderstorms and the effects of the easterlies.
“Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and the Davao Region will continue to experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the prevailing easterlies,” Estareja said.
Isolated rain showers caused by localized thunderstorms are also expected across various parts of the country. Despite this, the entire archipelago will experience light to moderate winds, with seas ranging from slight to moderate.
Meanwhile, a low-pressure area outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has intensified into a tropical storm, now named Shanshan. According to Estareja, Shanshan is expected to remain far from PAR and will not directly affect any part of the country.
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MANILA – The majority of the Philippines is set to experience fair weather today Wednesday (21 Aug 2024), though isolated rain showers and thunderstorms are expected in certain areas, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
PAGASA forecaster Obet Badrina reported that most parts of the country would enjoy generally clear skies, with warm temperatures peaking around noon. However, he cautioned that localized thunderstorms could bring rain, particularly in the afternoon and evening.
Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and the Davao Region may see isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the influence of easterly winds. PAGASA has warned that severe thunderstorms in these areas could potentially lead to flash floods or landslides.
Badrina also noted that the low-pressure area (LPA) previously tracked by PAGASA has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and is no longer expected to impact any part of the country.
Throughout the archipelago, light to moderate winds will prevail, with slight to moderate sea conditions anticipated.
PAGASA continues to monitor weather conditions and advises the public to stay updated on the latest forecasts.
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