SYNOPSIS:
The Southwest Monsoon is currently affecting the western sections of Southern Luzon and Visayas, influencing the weather conditions across these regions.
Forecast Weather Conditions:
Area: Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Zambales, and Bataan
- Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms
- Caused By: Southwest Monsoon
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains
Area: Metro Manila, Zamboanga Peninsula, Western Visayas, the rest of MIMAROPA, Cavite, Laguna, and Batangas
- Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms
- Caused By: Southwest Monsoon
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms
Area: 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 western section of the country
- Wind Speed: Light to Moderate
- Wind Direction: Southwest to South
- Coastal Waters: Slight to Moderate (0.6 to 2.1 meters)
Area: The rest of the country
- Wind Speed: Light to Moderate
- Wind Direction: Southeast to South
- Coastal Waters: Slight to Moderate (0.6 to 2.1 meters)
Detailed Forecast:
The Southwest Monsoon is significantly impacting Palawan, including the Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro. These areas can expect cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms, potentially leading to moderate to heavy rainfall that could cause flash floods or landslides.
The Visayas region’s weather conditions will range from partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. These weather phenomena are primarily due to the combined effects of the Southwest Monsoon and localized thunderstorms. Residents should remain vigilant for possible severe thunderstorms that may cause flash floods or landslides.
Light to moderate winds coming from the Southeast to Southwest will prevail over the entire Visayas, Palawan including Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro, resulting in slight to moderate sea conditions.
Those in Metro Manila, the Zamboanga Peninsula, Western Visayas, and the rest of MIMAROPA, including Cavite, Laguna, and Batangas, expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. The Southwest Monsoon is again the primary driver, with severe thunderstorms potentially causing flash floods or landslides.
The rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, mainly due to localized thunderstorms. As always, flash floods or landslides are at risk during severe thunderstorms, so it is crucial to stay informed and prepared.
Residents and travelers in these regions should monitor updates and advisories from PAGASA and local government units to ensure safety during this period of monsoon activity.