As the day breaks on February 16, 2024, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued the latest weather forecast for various regions across the Philippines. The synopsis indicates the influence of the Northeast Monsoon affecting Extreme Northern Luzon and Easterlies impacting the eastern section of the country.
Northern Luzon: Extreme Northern Luzon will experience the effects of the Northeast Monsoon, leading to partly cloudy to cloudy skies. Isolated rain showers or thunderstorms may occur in some areas, particularly in the Bicol Region, Northern Samar, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon. Residents in these regions are advised to prepare for moderate to strong winds blowing from east to northeast, along with moderate to rough seas.
Eastern Visayas: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected in the Eastern Visayas due to the influence of Easterlies. Residents should anticipate varying intensities of rainfall throughout the day.
Visayas, Palawan, and Occidental Mindoro: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies will prevail over the rest of Visayas, Palawan, including Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro. Rain showers and/or thunderstorms are likely to occur, attributed to Easterlies and localized thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds from the East Northeast will affect the eastern section of Visayas, accompanied by moderate to rough seas. Meanwhile, light to moderate winds from the Northeast will prevail over the remaining areas, with slight to moderate seas expected.
Overall Outlook: Across the regions mentioned, residents and travelers need to remain vigilant and prepared for sudden changes in weather conditions. While some areas may experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, others may encounter scattered rainfall throughout the day. Fishermen and those with maritime activities are advised to take caution due to the prevailing moderate to rough seas in specific areas.
As the weather forecast is valid until 05:00 AM tomorrow, it’s recommended to stay updated with further advisories from PAGASA and local authorities to ensure safety and preparedness amidst varying weather conditions.