As of 4:00 AM, February 3, 2024, the weather outlook for the Philippines reveals a varied landscape of atmospheric conditions, influenced by the Northeast Monsoon and the presence of a Low Pressure Area (LPA).
In Northern and Central Luzon, the Northeast Monsoon is asserting its impact, resulting in cloudy skies with light rains over Cagayan Valley, Aurora, and Quezon. Fortunately, this weather pattern is not expected to cause any significant disruptions. Meanwhile, the Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, and the rest of Central Luzon will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains, also attributed to the Northeast Monsoon, bringing about no significant impact.
The southern regions, specifically Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi, as well as Eastern Samar, Southern Leyte, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Davao Oriental, are facing a different weather scenario. The presence of the Low-Pressure Area’s trough is causing cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. This weather condition carries the risk of flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains, urging residents to exercise caution.
In Metro Manila and the rest of the country, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are expected. This weather pattern is attributed to the Easterlies and localized thunderstorms, potentially leading to flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Forecasted wind and coastal water conditions also vary across regions. The eastern sections of Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will experience moderate to strong winds from the east to northeast, accompanied by moderate to rough seas. In contrast, the rest of the country can expect light to moderate winds from the east to northeast, along with slight to moderate coastal waters.
Looking ahead, the forecast anticipates partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms over the Bicol Region, Northern Samar, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon. Moderate to strong winds from the east to northeast will prevail in these areas, accompanied by moderate to rough seas.
For the whole Visayas, Palawan, including Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro, the outlook is partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to Easterlies and localized thunderstorms. Residents in Southern Leyte and Eastern Samar should be prepared for higher chances of rain showers. Moderate to strong winds from the Northeast are expected, along with moderate to rough seas.
As the weather conditions remain dynamic, residents should stay updated with the latest forecasts and take necessary precautions to ensure safety and minimize potential risks.