MANILA – A convergence of three weather systems is set to influence the weather patterns across the Philippines, according to the latest report from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
As of the 4 a.m. bulletin, a low-pressure area (LPA) is positioned approximately 605 km east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar. The trough of this LPA, along with a shear line affecting the eastern portion of the Visayas, and the northeast monsoon, locally known as “amihan,” impacting Luzon, will collectively contribute to widespread weather conditions.
The combination of the LPA’s trough and the shear line is expected to result in scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over the Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, and the Davao Region, as per PAGASA.
Conversely, the northeast monsoon will bring overcast skies with light rains over Cagayan Valley, Apayao, and the Bicol Region. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon can anticipate partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains, attributable to the same northeast monsoon.
For the rest of Mindanao, a mix of partly cloudy to cloudy skies is expected, accompanied by isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to localized atmospheric activity, as highlighted by PAGASA.
Residents in Luzon and the eastern parts of the Visayas and Mindanao are advised to brace for strong winds and rough seas, while the remaining regions are expected to experience lighter to moderate wind speeds and slight to moderate seas.
Temperature-wise, Metro Manila will see a range of 23°C to 32°C; Baguio City, 15°C to 25°C; Laoag City, 25°C to 33°C; Legazpi City, 25°C to 31°C; Metro Cebu, 25°C to 30°C; Puerto Princesa City, 26°C to 32°C; and Metro Davao, 25°C to 31°C. As the Philippines navigates this complex weather scenario, residents are advised to stay informed about local advisories and take necessary precautions.
(JR AMIGO/AI/MNM)
