MANILA — As of December 27, 2023, at 7:21 am, the Philippines is under the influence of both the northeast monsoon, locally known as “amihan,” affecting Luzon, and the easterlies prevailing over the eastern sections of the Visayas and Mindanao.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has forecasted that these weather systems will persist, resulting in cloudy skies with isolated rain showers nationwide.
According to PAGASA’s 4 a.m. weather bulletin, areas including Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Kalinga, Aurora, and Quezon will experience cloudy skies with rains due to the northeast monsoon.
Meanwhile, the Bicol Region, Palawan, and the Visayas and Mindanao regions can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, primarily attributed to the easterlies and localized thunderstorms.
PAGASA cautions that severe thunderstorms may lead to flash floods or landslides in vulnerable areas. In Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains are anticipated due to the northeast monsoon.
Windy conditions and rough seas are expected over Northern Luzon and the eastern sections of Central Luzon.
In contrast, the rest of Luzon and the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao will experience moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas.
The rest of the archipelago is forecasted to have light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.
Temperature ranges for key areas include:
Metro Manila: 24°C to 30°C
Baguio City: 16°C to 23°C
Laoag City: 24°C to 22°C
Legazpi City: 24°C to 31°C
Metro Cebu: 25°C to 31°C
Puerto Princesa City: 26°C to 31°C
Metro Davao: 25°C to 32°C
Please stay informed and take necessary precautions as these weather conditions continue nationwide.
(JR AMIGO/IA/MNM)
