SYNOPSIS: The Southwest Monsoon is currently influencing the weather patterns in the western sections of Visayas and Mindanao.
Forecast Weather Conditions
Area: Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan
Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms
Caused By: Southwest Monsoon
Impacts: Potential for flash floods or landslides due to moderate to occasionally heavy rains
Area: Metro Manila and the rest of the country
Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms
Caused By: Localized Thunderstorms
Impacts: Risk of flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions
Area: Luzon and Visayas
Wind Speed: Light to Moderate
Wind Direction: Southeast to Southwest
Coastal Waters: Slight to Moderate / (0.6 to 2.1 meters)
Area: Mindanao
Wind Speed: Light to Moderate
Wind Direction: Southwest to South
Coastal Waters: Slight to Moderate / (0.6 to 2.1 meters)
Detailed Forecast:
- Western Visayas, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan: Expect cloudy skies accompanied by scattered rain showers and thunderstorms primarily due to the influence of the Southwest Monsoon. Residents in these areas should remain vigilant for possible flash floods or landslides, especially in low-lying and mountainous regions.
- Rest of Visayas: The weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms caused by localized thunderstorms. Although these showers will be less frequent, they still pose a risk of sudden downpours that could lead to flash flooding or landslides.
Wind Conditions: Throughout Luzon and Visayas, light to moderate winds blowing from the southeast to southwest are anticipated. This pattern will maintain slight to moderate sea conditions, with wave heights ranging from 0.6 to 2.1 meters. Mindanao will experience similar wind speeds, coming from the southwest to south, with coastal waters remaining slight to moderate.
General Flood Advisories
- Region 4B (MIMAROPA): GFA#3
- Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula): GFA#5 Final
- BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao): GFA#4 Final
Residents in affected areas are advised to stay informed through regular weather updates and heed any warnings or advisories from local authorities. Precautions should be taken to ensure safety, particularly in flood-prone zones and areas susceptible to landslides.
The weather bureau continues to monitor the situation closely and will issue updates as necessary. For more detailed information, stay tuned to your local weather stations or visit the official meteorological agency’s website.