In the statement released by PAGASA on December 29, 2023, the current weather conditions in various parts of the country were carefully detailed.
Scientific Explanation: The Northeast Monsoon brings cool winds from the north to Northern and Central Luzon. Meanwhile, the Easterlies bring warm and humid winds to other parts of the country.
Weather Condition Analysis:
In Batanes and Babuyan Islands: Expect cloudy skies with rain. This may lead to possible flooding or landslides due to moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall.
In Visayas, Mindanao, MIMAROPA, and Bicol Region: Anticipate partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. This is caused by Easterlies or localized thunderstorms. It may result in flooding or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
In Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon: Expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. This is caused by the Northeast Monsoon, but no significant impact is expected.
Wind and Coastal Condition Analysis:
For Luzon and the eastern sections of Visayas: Moderate to strong winds from the east to northeast are expected, with coastal waters ranging from moderate to rough (1.2 to 2.8 meters).
For the rest of the country: Light to moderate winds from the east to northeast are expected, with coastal waters ranging from slight to moderate (0.6 to 2.5 meters).
The entire Visayas, Palawan including the Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to Easterlies or localized thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds from the Northeast to East will prevail over Visayas, Palawan including Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro, with moderate to rough seas.