The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued its latest weather forecast for Thursday, November 28, 2024. Weather systems affecting the country include the Shear Line, which influences the eastern section of Northern Luzon, and the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), which impacts Mindanao.
Weather Conditions Across the Country
- Caraga, Davao Region, Northern Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, Bohol, Siquijor, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi
- Weather: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.
- Cause: ITCZ.
- Impacts: Moderate to heavy rains may trigger flash floods or landslides.
- Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Aurora, and Quezon
- Weather: Cloudy skies with rains and thunderstorms.
- Cause: Shear Line.
- Impacts: Risk of flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rainfall.
- Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Central Luzon (excluding Aurora), CALABARZON (excluding Quezon), Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, and Marinduque
- Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains.
- Cause: Northeast Monsoon.
- Impacts: No significant adverse effects are expected.
- Rest of the country
- Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
- Cause: Localized Thunderstorms.
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Wind and Coastal Water Conditions
- Northern Luzon:
- Wind: Strong, from the northeast.
- Coastal Waters: Rough, with wave heights reaching 2.8 to 4.0 meters.
- Rest of Luzon:
- Wind: Moderate to strong, from the northeast.
- Coastal Waters: Moderate to rough, with wave heights between 2.1 and 4.0 meters.
- Rest of the country:
- Wind: Light to moderate, from the northeast.
- Coastal Waters: Slight to moderate, with wave heights ranging from 0.6 to 2.5 meters.
Heavy Rainfall Outlook
Today, November 28
- Areas: Southern Leyte, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Sur.
- Rainfall Intensity: Moderate to heavy (50-100 mm).
Tomorrow, November 29
- Areas: Aurora, Quezon, Eastern Samar, Southern Leyte, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Sur.
- Rainfall Intensity: Moderate to heavy (50-100 mm).
Saturday, November 30
- Areas: Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar.
- Rainfall Intensity: Moderate to heavy (50-100 mm).
PAGASA warns that rainfall in mountainous and elevated areas may exceed forecast levels, heightening the risk of flooding and landslides, especially in regions with significant antecedent rainfall.
No Low-Pressure Areas Monitored
As of this update, PAGASA is not monitoring any low-pressure areas for potential development into tropical cyclones.
Residents in affected areas are advised to remain vigilant and monitor updates from PAGASA. Necessary precautions should be taken to avoid risks associated with heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides. Coastal communities in Northern Luzon should exercise caution due to rough sea conditions.