The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) released its 4:00 AM weather forecast on January 3, 2024, detailing the current weather conditions in various parts of the country. The prevailing weather patterns are primarily influenced by the Northeast Monsoon affecting Luzon and the Easterlies causing rainfall in other regions.
Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, and Davao Region: Expect cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in these areas due to the influence of Easterlies. This may result in possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains at times.
Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Aurora, and Quezon: In these regions, the skies will be cloudy with rain brought about by the Northeast Monsoon. Possible flash floods or landslides may occur due to moderate to heavy rainfall.
Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon: Anticipate partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains due to the influence of the Northeast Monsoon. This is not expected to have a significant impact on most areas.
The rest of the country (excluding Luzon): The skies will be partly cloudy, with scattered rain showers or thunderstorms caused by Easterlies and localized thunderstorms. There is a possibility of flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Wind and Coastal Water Conditions Forecast:
- Extreme Northern Luzon: Strong winds from the Northeast with rough coastal waters (2.8 to 4.0 meters).
- The rest of Luzon: Moderate to strong winds from the Northeast with moderate to rough coastal waters (1.2 to 3.5 meters).
- The rest of the country: Light to moderate winds from the Northeast with slight to moderate coastal waters (0.6 to 2.5 meters).
Visayas will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to Easterlies and localized thunderstorms. Palawan, including the Kalayaan Islands and Occidental Mindoro, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains due to the influence of the Northeast Monsoon. Moderate to strong winds from the Northeast will prevail over Palawan, including the Kalayaan Islands and Occidental Mindoro, with moderate to rough seas. Light to moderate winds from the Northeast will prevail over Visayas with slight to moderate seas.