SYNOPSIS: The Southwest Monsoon is currently affecting the western sections of the Visayas and Mindanao regions.
Forecast Weather Conditions:
- Areas Affected: Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, Zamboanga Peninsula, Palawan, and Basilan
- Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms
- Cause: Southwest Monsoon
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains
In these areas, residents are advised to stay vigilant as the Southwest Monsoon brings cloudy skies coupled with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. The monsoon’s effects can potentially lead to flash floods and landslides, particularly in areas prone to these natural hazards. Communities should prepare for sudden downpours and ensure that drainage systems are clear to mitigate the impact of flooding.
- Areas Affected: Metro Manila and the rest of the country
- Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms
- Cause: Localized Thunderstorms
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms
Metro Manila and other parts of the Philippines will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a chance of isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. These localized thunderstorms, while less extensive than the monsoon-driven rains, can still lead to sudden, severe weather conditions. Residents should be cautious during severe thunderstorms, as they can trigger flash floods and landslides.
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions:
- Areas: Luzon and Visayas
- Wind Speed: Light to Moderate
- Wind Direction: Southwest to West
- Coastal Waters: Slight to Moderate (0.6 to 1.5 meters)
- Area: Mindanao
- Wind Speed: Light to Moderate
- Wind Direction: Southwest
- Coastal Waters: Slight to Moderate (0.6 to 1.5 meters)
The forecast for wind and coastal water conditions indicates light to moderate winds from the southwest to west across Luzon and Visayas and from the southwest across Mindanao. Coastal waters in these areas are expected to be slight to moderate, with wave heights ranging from 0.6 to 1.5 meters.
Extremes of Temperature and Relative Humidity for the 24 hours Ending 4:00 PM Today:
- Minimum Temperature: 26.2°C at 8:00 AM
- Maximum Temperature: 34.5°C at 1:00 PM
- Minimum Relative Humidity: 53% at 1:00 PM
- Maximum Relative Humidity: 92% at 5:00 AM
Tides and Astronomical Information Over Metro Manila:
- Low Tide Tomorrow: 4:54 PM at -0.14 meters
- High Tide Tomorrow: 7:26 AM at 1.31 meters
The Southwest Monsoon continues to impact the western sections of Visayas and Mindanao, bringing scattered rains showers, and thunderstorms. Residents in these regions should be prepared for possible flash floods and landslides. Meanwhile, Metro Manila and other parts of the country can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms. Stay updated with the latest weather advisories from Pagasa.