The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has issued its latest weather forecast for December 2, 2024. The country will experience varying weather conditions caused by the Shear Line and the Northeast Monsoon, which are expected to impact Southern Luzon and the rest of Luzon, respectively.
Synopsis
The Shear Line will primarily affect Southern Luzon, while the Northeast Monsoon will bring cooler winds and rains to the remaining parts of Luzon. Localized thunderstorms will contribute to isolated weather events in the rest of the country.
Forecast Weather Conditions
- Metro Manila, MIMAROPA, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Western Visayas, Isabela, Quirino, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, and Bulacan
- Weather: Cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms
- Cause: Shear Line
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rainfall
- Rest of Cagayan Valley and Cordillera Administrative Region
- Weather: Cloudy skies with rains
- Cause: Northeast Monsoon
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides
- Ilocos Region and the rest of Central Luzon
- Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains
- Cause: Northeast Monsoon
- Impacts: Minimal
- Rest of the country
- Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms
- Cause: Localized Thunderstorms
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms
Rainfall and Heavy Rainfall Outlook
- December 2, 2024
- Heavy to Intense (100–200 mm): Quezon
- Moderate to Heavy (50–100 mm): Isabela, Aurora, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Palawan, and Laguna
- December 3, 2024
- Moderate to Heavy (50–100 mm): Quezon, Aurora, Isabela, and Cagayan
- December 4, 2024
- Moderate to Heavy (50–100 mm): Cagayan and Isabela
Rainfall amounts may increase in mountainous and elevated areas, potentially exacerbating flooding and landslides, especially in areas that have already experienced significant rainfall in recent days.
Coastal Water Conditions
- Eastern Luzon
- Wind Speed: Moderate to strong (East to Northeast)
- Coastal Waters: Rough, with wave heights between 2.1 to 3.4 meters
- Rest of Luzon
- Wind Speed: Moderate (Southeast to Northeast)
- Coastal Waters: Moderate, with wave heights between 1.2 to 2.5 meters
General Flood Advisories
Pagasa has also issued flood advisories for several regions, including:
- Region 3 (Central Luzon): GFA #1
- Region 4A (CALABARZON): GFA #6
- Region 5 (Bicol Region): GFA #6
- Region 8 (Eastern Visayas): GFA #7
Residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas are advised to remain vigilant and take precautions, particularly in regions with heavy rainfall forecasts. Fisherfolk and small seacraft are advised against venturing into rough seas, particularly in the eastern sections of Luzon.