Despite the influence of the Northeast Monsoon affecting Northern and Central Luzon and the Easterlies affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the citizens continue to face the changing climate. Here is the key information from the 24-hour public preliminary weather report released by weather experts on December 20, 2023.
Weather Overview in Different Regions:
1. Palawan and Bicol Region:
- Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.
- Caused By: Trough of LPA / Easterlies.
- Impacts: Possible rainfall with associated flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains.
2. Cagayan Valley and Cordillera Administrative Region:
- Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with rain.
- Caused By: Northeast Monsoon.
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains.
3. 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.
4. The rest of the country:
- Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
- Caused By: Easterlies / Localized Thunderstorms.
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions:
1. Northern Luzon:
- Wind Speed: Strong
- Wind Direction: Northeast
- Coastal Waters: Rough / (2.8 to 4.5 meters)
2. The rest of Luzon, and the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao:
- Wind Speed: Moderate to Strong
- Wind Direction: East to Northeast
- Coastal Waters: Moderate to Rough / (1.2 to 3.0 meters)
3. The rest of the country:
- Wind Speed: Light to Moderate
- Wind Direction: East to Northeast
- Coastal Waters: Slight to Moderate / (0.6 to 2.5 meters)
Rainfall Advisory No. 18 #NL_PRSD: Issued at 5:00 PM, December 20, 2023 Weather System: Northeast Monsoon Moderate rains are being experienced over #Batanes and #Apayao. Light to occasionally moderate rains are being experienced over #BabuyanGroupOfIslands, portions of Northwestern #Cagayan, portions of #Abra, portions of #Aurora, and portions of #Quirino, which may persist for 2-3 hours and may affect nearby areas.