The latest weather forecast for the Philippines brings a mix of conditions across different regions, influenced by the Northeast Monsoon affecting Luzon and the Trough of the Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Mindanao.
Synopsis:
The Northeast Monsoon is primarily impacting Luzon, leading to cloudy skies with isolated light rains in Aurora, Quezon, and the Bicol Region. Meanwhile, Mindanao is under the influence of the Trough of LPA, resulting in scattered rain showers and thunderstorms with potential flash floods and landslides in Central Visayas, Negros Occidental, and Southern Leyte.
Forecast Weather Conditions:
Mindanao, Central Visayas, Negros Occidental, and Southern Leyte:
- Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.
- Caused By: Trough of LPA.
- Impacts: Potential flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains.
Aurora, Quezon, and Bicol Region:
- Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with light rains.
- Caused By: Northeast Monsoon.
- Impacts: No significant impact.
Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon:
- Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains.
- Caused By: Northeast Monsoon.
- Impacts: No significant impact.
The rest of Visayas:
- Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
- Caused By: Trough of LPA / Localized Thunderstorms.
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions:
Eastern sections of Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao:
- Wind Speed: Moderate to Strong.
- Wind Direction: East to Northeast.
- Coastal Waters: Moderate to Rough (1.2 to 2.8 meters).
The rest of the country:
- Wind Speed: Light to Moderate.
- Wind Direction: East to Northeast.
- Coastal Waters: Slight to Moderate (0.6 to 2.5 meters).
Regional Details:
- Bicol Region: Cloudy skies with light rains.
- Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains.
- Northern Samar: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.