MANILA — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has announced that Luzon will experience rainfall on Friday (22 Dec 2023) due to the influence of three weather systems.
According to the 5 a.m. weather bulletin, mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, Quezon, Camarines Norte, and Kalayaan Islands can expect scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. These conditions are attributed to the shear line and the trough of a low-pressure area.
The Cordillera region, the remaining areas of Cagayan Valley, and the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Rizal, and Laguna will experience rains caused by the northeast monsoon. PAGASA warns that moderate to heavy rains in these areas may lead to flash floods or landslides.
Metro Manila, the rest of the Ilocos region, the rest of Central Luzon, and the rest of Calabarzon will experience isolated light rains due to the northeast monsoon. Isolated rain showers, resulting from localized thunderstorms, are expected in other parts of the country.
PAGASA forecasts strong winds and rough seas over Northern Luzon and the eastern sections of Central and Southern Luzon. The rest of Luzon, along with the eastern sections of the Visayas and Mindanao, will experience moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas. In other areas, winds are expected to be light to moderate, with seas ranging from slight to moderate. Residents are advised to take precautionary measures as these weather conditions unfold.
(JR AMIGO/IA/MNM)
