The Philippines braces for another day of weather dynamics, with varying conditions across different regions. The latest weather bulletin, issued at 4:00 AM, outlines the anticipated atmospheric patterns and their potential impacts on the archipelago.
Synopsis: The prevailing weather systems dictating today’s forecast are the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), which is influencing southern Mindanao, and the Easterlies, which are dominant over the rest of the country. These phenomena set the stage for a diverse array of weather conditions across different regions.
Forecast Weather Conditions:
- Caraga and Davao Region: Expect cloudy skies accompanied by scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. These conditions are primarily caused by the ITCZ, which may lead to possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains.
- Metro Manila and the rest of the country: Anticipate partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. These localized thunderstorms, influenced by the Easterlies, carry the risk of flash floods or landslides during severe occurrences.
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions:
- Northern and Central Luzon: Light to moderate winds blowing from the southeast to south direction will prevail, accompanied by slight to moderate coastal waters ranging from 0.6 to 2.1 meters.
- The rest of the country: Similar light to moderate winds are expected, this time from the east to northeast direction, with coastal waters maintaining slight to moderate conditions within the same range.
Regional Outlook:
- Visayas, Palawan, Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro: These areas will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms due to Easterlies/Localized Thunderstorms. Residents should remain vigilant for possible weather fluctuations.
- Bicol region, Northern Samar, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon: Prepare for partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds from the East will accompany these conditions, with slight to moderate seas expected.