SYNOPSIS: The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is currently affecting Palawan, while the easterlies are influencing the weather in the eastern sections of the Philippines.
Forecast Weather Conditions:
Area: Palawan
- Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.
- Caused By: ITCZ.
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to occasionally heavy rains.
Area: Caraga and Davao Region
- Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.
- Caused By: Easterlies.
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to occasionally heavy rains.
Area: Cagayan Valley, Aurora, Quezon, Bicol Region, and Eastern Visayas
- Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
- Caused By: Easterlies.
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
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: Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions:
- Area: The whole country.
- Wind Speed: Light to Moderate.
- Wind Direction: East to Southeast.
- Coastal Waters: Slight to Moderate, with wave heights ranging from 0.6 to 2.1 meters.
Detailed Forecast:
- Palawan (including Kalayaan Islands and Occidental Mindoro): Expect cloudy skies with scattered rain showers or thunderstorms due to the influence of the ITCZ. Residents should be on alert for potential flash floods or landslides, particularly in areas prone to these hazards.
- Visayas: The whole Visayas region will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. These conditions are due to the combined effects of the easterlies and localized thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds from the east to southeast will prevail, with slight to moderate seas expected.
Today’s weather forecast highlights the continuing influence of the ITCZ over Palawan and the effect of the easterlies on the eastern sections of the country. The forecast calls for vigilance among residents in affected areas, especially where heavy rains could trigger flash floods or landslides. The public should stay updated on weather advisories from PAGASA and take necessary precautions to ensure safety.