The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) released its 24-hour public weather forecast at 4:00 AM on December 20, 2023. According to the report, a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) was located approximately 185 kilometers south of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, which may bring rain and thunderstorms to certain parts of the country.
SYNOPSIS:
At exactly 3:00 AM, the LPA was identified south of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan (8.1°N, 118.6°E). The Northeast Monsoon is causing clouds and rain in Northern and Central Luzon, while the Shear Line is bringing rain to the eastern section of Southern Luzon.
FORECAST WEATHER CONDITIONS:
Zamboanga Peninsula, BARMM, Western Visayas, MIMAROPA, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, and Aurora
- Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms
- Caused By: Trough of LPA / Shear Line
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains
Cagayan Valley and Cordillera Administrative Region
- Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with rains
- Caused By: Northeast Monsoon
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains
Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon
- Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains
- Caused By: Northeast Monsoon
- Impacts: No significant impact
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:
Extreme Northern Luzon
- Wind Speed: Strong
- Wind Direction: Northeast
- Coastal Waters: Rough / (2.8 to 4.5 meters)
Visayas, the rest of Luzon, and the eastern section of Mindanao
- Wind Speed: Moderate to Strong
- Wind Direction: East to Northeast
- Coastal Waters: Moderate to Rough / (1.2 to 3.0 meters)
The rest of Mindanao
- Wind Speed: Light to Moderate
- Wind Direction: East to Southeast
- Coastal Waters: Slight to Moderate / (0.6 to 2.5 meters)
HEAVY RAINFALL WARNING No. 3 #VIS_PRSD – Visayas PRSD:
Weather System: Trough of LPA Issued at 5:00 AM, Wednesday, December 20, 2023
RED WARNING LEVEL: #Palawan (Aborlan, Narra, Quezon, Sofronio Espanola, Brooke’s Point); SERIOUS FLOODING is expected in low-lying areas and LANDSLIDES in mountainous areas.
ORANGE WARNING LEVEL: #Palawan (southern portion of Puerto Princesa City, Rizal, Bataraza, Kalayaan Islands); FLOODING IS THREATENING in low-lying areas and LANDSLIDES in mountainous areas.
YELLOW WARNING LEVEL: #Palawan (Balabac); FLOODING IS POSSIBLE in low-lying areas and LANDSLIDES in mountainous areas.