SYNOPSIS: A Low-Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated to be 575 km northeast of Itbayat, Batanes (24.6°N, 125.6°E). The Southwest Monsoon is currently affecting Central and Southern Luzon, as well as the Visayas region.
TROPICAL CYCLONE OUTSIDE PAR
As of 3:00 AM today, a Tropical Depression is located 2,005 km east northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (25.8°N, 140.7°E). It has maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h and gustiness up to 70 km/h, with almost stationary movement.
Forecast Weather Conditions
Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan:
- Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms.
- Cause: Southwest Monsoon.
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains.
Metro Manila, Visayas, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, and the rest of MIMAROPA:
- Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
- Cause: Southwest Monsoon.
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Rest of the Country:
- Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
- Cause: Localized Thunderstorms.
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions
Northern Luzon:
- Wind Speed: Light to moderate.
- Wind Direction: Southwest to West.
- Coastal Waters: Slight to moderate (0.6 to 2.1 meters).
Rest of the Country:
- Wind Speed: Light to moderate.
- Wind Direction: South to southwest.
- Coastal Waters: Slight to moderate (0.6 to 2.1 meters).
SYNOPSIS: As of 3:00 AM today, another Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated at 835 km east northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (24.8°N, 128.7°E). The Southwest Monsoon continues to affect Southern Luzon and Visayas.
FORECAST:
Palawan including Kalayaan Islands:
- Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.
- Cause: Southwest Monsoon.
Whole Visayas and Occidental Mindoro:
- Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.
- Cause: Southwest Monsoon.
- Wind: Light to moderate from the southwest.
- Seas: Slight to moderate.
General Flood Advisories (Issued @ 6 AM, 07 August 2024)
Region 3 (Central Luzon), Region 4A (CALABARZON), Region 4B (MIMAROPA):
Residents in these areas are advised to be on alert for possible flooding due to the ongoing weather conditions influenced by the Southwest Monsoon. Authorities recommend monitoring local advisories and preparing for potential evacuations if necessary.