The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has released its November 29, 2024 weather forecast. The current weather systems affecting the country include the Shear Line impacting the eastern sections of Central and Southern Luzon and the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) influencing Visayas and Mindanao.
Forecast Weather Conditions
- Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, and Negros Island Region
Weather: Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms
Caused by: ITCZ
Impacts: Moderate to heavy rainfall may lead to flash floods or landslides in vulnerable areas. - Quezon, Laguna, and Bicol Region
Weather: Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms
Caused by: Shear Line
Impacts: Areas may experience possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. - Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Aurora
Weather: Cloudy skies with rains
Caused by: Northeast Monsoon
Impacts: Moderate to heavy rainfall could sometimes result in flash floods or landslides, especially in low-lying and mountainous regions. - Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, and the rest of Central Luzon
Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains
Caused by: Northeast Monsoon
Impacts: No significant weather-related impacts are expected. - Rest of the Country
Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms
Caused by: Localized thunderstorms
Impacts: Severe thunderstorms may cause flash floods or landslides in affected areas.
Heavy Rainfall Warnings
As of 5:00 AM today, Pagasa has issued a Yellow Warning Level for the following areas:
- Southern Leyte, Leyte, Eastern Samar, Samar, and Biliran
Flooding is possible in low-lying regions, and landslides may occur in mountainous areas.
Rainfall Outlook
- Today (November 29)
- Heavy to Intense (100-200 mm): Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands, and Surigao del Norte
- Moderate to Heavy (50-100 mm): Leyte, Southern Leyte, and Surigao del Sur
- Tomorrow (November 30)
- Heavy to Intense (100-200 mm): Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, and Northern Samar
- Moderate to Heavy (50-100 mm): Aurora, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Masbate, and areas in Eastern Visayas and Mindanao
- Sunday (December 1)
- Heavy to Intense (100-200 mm): Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, and Albay
- Moderate to Heavy (50-100 mm): Quezon, Sorsogon, Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar
Coastal Waters and Wind Conditions
- Northern Luzon and the eastern section of Central Luzon
Winds: Strong, from the northeast
Coastal Waters: Rough, with wave heights reaching 2.8 to 4.0 meters - Rest of Luzon
Winds: Moderate to strong, from the northeast
Coastal Waters: Moderate to rough, with wave heights between 2.1 to 3.7 meters - Rest of the Country
Winds: Light to moderate, from the northeast
Coastal Waters: Slight to moderate, with wave heights ranging from 0.6 to 2.5 meters
Pagasa advises residents in affected areas, particularly flood-prone and landslide-prone locations, to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions. Fisherfolk and those with small seacrafts are urged to avoid venturing into rough coastal waters.
For updates, tune in to Pagasa bulletins and monitor local announcements.