SYNOPSIS: As of 3:00 PM today, the Low-Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 770 km East of Butuan City, Agusan del Norte (8.8°N, 132.5°E). The Southwest Monsoon continues to affect the western sections of Luzon and Visayas, bringing variable weather conditions across the Philippines.
Forecast Weather Conditions:
Ilocos Region, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Zambales, and Bataan:
Weather Condition: Expect cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms caused by the Southwest Monsoon.
Impacts: Residents should be prepared for possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains.
Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Dinagat Islands, and Quezon:
Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms are anticipated, primarily due to the trough of the LPA.
Impacts: The public is advised to remain vigilant for possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains.
Metro Manila, Western Visayas, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan:
Weather Condition: These areas will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms caused by the Southwest Monsoon.
Impacts: There is a risk of flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms, so residents should stay cautious.
The rest of the country:
Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are expected, driven by localized thunderstorms.
Impacts: Severe thunderstorms may result in possible flash floods or landslides, and precautions should be taken.
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions:
Northern and Western Sections of Luzon:
Wind Speed: Moderate to strong
Wind Direction: Southwest to south
Coastal Waters: Moderate to rough (2.1 to 2.8 meters)
Rest of the country:
Wind Speed: Light to moderate
Wind Direction: South to southwest
Coastal Waters: Slight to moderate (1.2 to 2.5 meters)
Safety Recommendations: Pagasa advises residents in affected areas to monitor weather updates and take necessary precautions, particularly in regions prone to flooding and landslides. Fisherfolk and those with small sea vessels should avoid venturing into the sea where moderate to rough conditions are expected.