Synopsis: At 3:00 AM today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data to be at 1,155 km East Northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (24.1°N, 132.5°E). The Southwest Monsoon is currently affecting Palawan, the Visayas, and Mindanao.
Forecast Weather Conditions:
Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, and Central Visayas: These areas will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the Southwest Monsoon. Residents are advised to be cautious of possible flash floods or landslides as moderate to heavy rains are expected.
Mindanao, Cavite, Batangas, and the rest of MIMAROPA and Visayas: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers, or thunderstorms are forecasted, also caused by the Southwest Monsoon. While rain is not as widespread, there remains a risk of flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon: These regions will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms. Similar to other areas, flash floods or landslides are possible during severe thunderstorms.
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions:
Luzon:
- Wind Speed: Light to Moderate
- Wind Direction: Northwest to Southwest
- Coastal Waters: Slight to Moderate (0.8 to 2.1 meters)
Visayas and Mindanao:
- Wind Speed: Light to Moderate
- Wind Direction: Southwest
- Coastal Waters: Slight to Moderate (0.6 to 2.1 meters)
Temperature and Humidity Extremes for the 24 hours Ending 8:00 PM Yesterday:
- Minimum Temperature: 24.8°C at 2:00 AM
- Maximum Temperature: 33.0°C at 1:50 PM
- Minimum Relative Humidity: 63% at 1:50 PM
- Maximum Relative Humidity: 95% at 5:00 AM
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has reported monitoring a low-pressure area (LPA) in extreme Northern Luzon. Residents in the affected regions are advised to stay updated on weather advisories and take necessary precautions against potential hazards such as flash floods and landslides. As the Southwest Monsoon continues to influence the weather conditions across various parts of the country, PAGASA will provide timely updates to ensure public safety.