The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has released its weather forecast for June 8, 2024, indicating that the Southwest Monsoon is currently affecting the western sections of Luzon and Visayas.
Weather Synopsis
The dominant weather system influencing today’s conditions is the Southwest Monsoon, which is primarily affecting the western sections of Luzon and Visayas.
Forecast Weather Conditions
Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, and Palawan
- Weather Condition: Expect cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.
- Caused By: Southwest Monsoon.
- Impacts: There is a possibility of flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains at times.
Metro Manila and the Rest of the Country
- Weather Condition: Generally, 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 entire country.
- Wind Speed: Light to moderate.
- Wind Direction: From the southwest to the south.
- Coastal Waters: Seas will be slight to moderate, with wave heights ranging from 0.6 to 2.1 meters.
Detailed Regional Forecast
Palawan including Kalayaan Islands
- Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the Southwest Monsoon.
Visayas and Occidental Mindoro
- Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms.
- Wind and Seas: Light to moderate winds from the southwest to southeast, with seas that are slight to moderate.
Bicol Region, Northern Samar, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon
- Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms.
- Wind and Seas: Light to moderate winds blowing from the south, with seas that are slight to moderate.
Advisory
Residents in the Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, and Palawan are advised to be prepared for possible flash floods or landslides due to the moderate to heavy rains brought by the Southwest Monsoon. In other regions, while severe thunderstorms are expected to be isolated, caution should still be exercised due to the potential for flash floods and landslides during intense rainfall.
For seafarers and those living in coastal areas, the seas are generally slight to moderate, but vigilance is advised especially during periods of heavy rain.
PAGASA will continue to monitor the weather situation and will provide updates as necessary. The public is encouraged to stay informed through official channels and heed any advisories or warnings issued by the authorities.
Stay safe and be prepared for changing weather conditions.