As dawn breaks over the Philippine archipelago, the nation braces itself for varying weather conditions across its regions. The latest forecast, issued at 4:00 AM, provides valuable insights into what to expect throughout the day.
Synopsis: Easterlies continue to influence the eastern section of the country, while the Northeast Monsoon impacts Batanes and the Babuyan Islands.
Forecast Weather Conditions:
Davao Region, Caraga, and Southern Leyte: Cloudy skies dominate these areas, accompanied by scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. These weather patterns, attributed to Easterlies, pose the risk of flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains.
Batanes and Babuyan Islands: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies prevail here, with isolated light rains courtesy of the Northeast Monsoon. Fortunately, there are no significant impacts expected.
Metro Manila and the rest of the country: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are anticipated. Easterlies and localized thunderstorms are responsible, potentially leading to flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions:
Extreme Northern Luzon: Moderate to strong winds from the Southeast to Northeast coupled with moderate to rough coastal waters.
Central Luzon and the rest of Northern Luzon: Light to moderate winds blowing from the East to Southeast, with slight to moderate coastal waters.
The rest of the country: Expect light to moderate winds coming from the East to Northeast, along with slight to moderate coastal waters.
Visayas, Palawan, Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are forecasted, driven by Easterlies and localized thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds from the East to Northeast will prevail with slight to moderate seas.
General Flood Advisories: Region 11 (Davao Region) and Region 13 (CARAGA) are issued General Flood Advisory #2, indicating potential flood risks in these areas.
As always, residents and travelers alike must stay updated on weather forecasts and heed any advisories or warnings from local authorities. Preparedness and caution are key to ensuring safety in the face of changing weather conditions.