As of 3:00 PM today, a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) has been observed, located approximately 680 km East of Davao City (coordinates 6.8°N, 131.7°E). Additionally, easterlies are affecting weather conditions across the country.
Forecast Weather Conditions:
Eastern Visayas and Caraga:
- Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with rain showers and thunderstorms.
- Cause: The LPA.
- Impacts: There is a potential for flash floods or landslides due to moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall.
Metro Manila and the Rest of the Country:
- Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
- Cause: Easterlies.
- Impacts: Severe thunderstorms could lead to possible flash floods or landslides.
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions:
Northern and Central Luzon:
- Wind Speed: Light to moderate.
- Wind Direction: East to southeast.
- Coastal Waters: Slight to moderate with wave heights ranging from 0.6 to 2.1 meters.
The Rest of the Country:
- Wind Speed: Light to moderate.
- Wind Direction: East to northeast.
- Coastal Waters: Slight to moderate with wave heights ranging from 0.6 to 2.1 meters.
Detailed Synopsis:
At 3:00 PM today, the LPA remains stationary at 680 km East of Davao City or approximately 1,120 km Southeast of Legazpi City, Albay (coordinates 6.8°N, 131.7°E). The presence of easterlies continues to influence the weather patterns throughout the country.
Specific Area Forecasts:
Eastern Visayas:
- Expect cloudy skies accompanied by rain showers and thunderstorms due to the influence of the LPA.
Caraga:
- Similar to Eastern Visayas, Caraga will also experience cloudy skies with rain showers and thunderstorms as a result of the LPA.
The Rest of Visayas, Palawan (including Kalayaan Islands), and Occidental Mindoro:
- These areas will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms, predominantly due to the prevailing easterlies.
- Winds: Light to moderate from the east to northeast.
- Seas: Slight to moderate.
Bicol Region, Northern Samar, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon:
- Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are anticipated.
- Winds: Light to moderate from the east.
- Seas: Slight to moderate.
Residents in affected areas, especially in Eastern Visayas and Caraga, are advised to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions due to the potential impacts of heavy rainfall such as flash floods and landslides. Meanwhile, those in Metro Manila and other parts of the country should remain alert for sudden severe thunderstorms which could also lead to flash floods and landslides.
Stay tuned to updates from PAGASA for the latest weather information and advisories.