SYNOPSIS: The Southwest Monsoon is affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Forecast Weather Conditions:
Quezon, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, and Mindanao: These areas will experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the Southwest Monsoon. Residents should be prepared for potential flash floods or landslides caused by moderate to sometimes heavy rains.
Metro Manila, the rest of CALABARZON, Zambales, and Bataan: The weather will range from partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, also influenced by the Southwest Monsoon. While these rains may be less frequent, there remains a risk of flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
The rest of Luzon: Localized thunderstorms will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. Similar to other regions, severe thunderstorms in these areas could lead to flash floods or landslides.
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions:
The whole country:
- Wind Speed: Light to moderate
- Wind Direction: Southwest to the southeast
- Coastal Waters: Slight to moderate, with wave heights ranging from 0.6 to 2.1 meters
Detailed Area Forecasts:
Bicol Region, Northern Samar, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon: These areas will see cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the Southwest Monsoon. Winds will be light to moderate, blowing from the south to southeast, with coastal waters ranging from slight to moderate.
Palawan including Kalayaan Islands, Visayas, and Occidental Mindoro: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected due to the Southwest Monsoon. Winds from the southwest to southeast will be light to moderate, and seas will remain slight to moderate.
General Flood Advisories (Issued at 6:00 AM, 21 June 2024):
Flood advisories have been issued for the following regions due to potential flooding from the current weather conditions:
- Region 4B (MIMAROPA) – GFA#9
- Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula)
- Region 10 (Northern Mindanao)
- Region 11 (Davao Region)
- Region 12 (Soccsksargen)
- Region 13 (CARAGA)
Residents in affected areas should be vigilant and prepared for possible flash floods and landslides. It is advisable to monitor weather updates regularly and heed any warnings or advisories from local authorities. Avoid unnecessary travel to affected areas, and ensure that emergency kits are ready and accessible.
The Southwest Monsoon continues to affect large parts of the Philippines, bringing scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. While some areas experience moderate to heavy rains, others will see isolated thunderstorms. Residents are urged to take necessary precautions against potential flash floods and landslides.