MANILA – The convergence of the shear line and the northeast monsoon impacting Luzon, along with the easterlies dominating Visayas and Mindanao, is set to maintain overcast conditions with sporadic rain showers across the nation, according to the latest report from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday (23 Dec 2023).
In an early morning weather bulletin, PAGASA outlined that mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, and northern Quezon will encounter cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms attributed to the shear line.
Concurrently, the northeast monsoon will usher in cloudy skies with rain across the Cordillera region and the rest of Cagayan Valley. PAGASA cautioned that moderate to heavy rains could trigger flash floods or landslides in susceptible areas.
Simultaneously, the Bicol Region, Palawan, the Visayas, and Mindanao are expected to witness partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the influence of the easterlies and localized thunderstorms. PAGASA warned of potential severe thunderstorms leading to flash floods or landslides in vulnerable areas.
Metro Manila and the remainder of Luzon will encounter partly cloudy to cloudy skies with occasional light rains due to the persistent northeast monsoon.
Strong winds and rough seas are anticipated over Northern Luzon and the eastern sections of Central and Southern Luzon, while the rest of Luzon and the eastern portions of the Visayas and Mindanao will experience moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas.
The remaining areas of the archipelago are forecasted to experience light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.
Temperature ranges for key locations are as follows:
Metro Manila: 23°C to 30°C
Baguio City: 16°C to 21°C
Laoag City: 23°C to 22°C
Legazpi City: 24°C to 31°C
Metro Cebu: 25°C to 32°C
Puerto Princesa City: 26°C to 31°C
Metro Davao: 24°C to 33°C.
(JR AMIGO/IA/MNM)
