MANILA — As of December 29, 2023, 6:52 am, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reports that the prevailing northeast monsoon, locally known as “amihan,” continues to influence Northern and Central Luzon. Simultaneously, the easterlies persist over the rest of the country, contributing to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers.
According to PAGASA’s 4 a.m. weather bulletin, Batanes and the Babuyan Islands are expected to experience cloudy skies with rains due to the northeast monsoon. Meanwhile, the Visayas, Mindanao, Bicol Region, and Mimaropa will encounter partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, attributed to the easterlies and localized thunderstorms.
PAGASA alerts that severe thunderstorms have the potential to trigger flash floods or landslides in vulnerable areas.
For Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains are anticipated due to the influence of the northeast monsoon.
Wind and sea conditions vary across the regions, with Luzon and the eastern sections of the Visayas experiencing moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas. In contrast, the rest of the archipelago will encounter light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.
Temperature forecasts for key areas include:
Metro Manila: 25°C to 31°C
Baguio City: 16°C to 24°C
Laoag City: 23°C to 31°C
Legazpi City: 25°C to 31°C
Metro Cebu: 25°C to 31°C
Puerto Princesa City: 26°C to 32°C
Metro Davao: 25°C to 34°C
(Jr Amigo/IA/MNM)
