PAGASA Weather Forecast for August 6, 2024

Synopsis: At 3:00 AM today, a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) was located at 835 km East Northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (24.8°N, 128.7°E). The Southwest Monsoon is currently affecting Southern Luzon and Visayas.

Weather Today

Forecast Weather Conditions:

  1. Metro Manila, Western Visayas, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, 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.
  2. The rest of Visayas, Bicol Region, the rest of MIMAROPA, and the rest of CALABARZON:
    • 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.
  3. The 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:

  1. Northern Luzon:
    • Wind Speed: Light to Moderate.
    • Wind Direction: Southwest to West.
    • Coastal Waters: Slight to Moderate (0.6 to 2.1 meters).
  2. The 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).

Extremes of Temperature and Relative Humidity for the 24 hours Ending 8:00 PM Yesterday:

  • Minimum Temperature: 26°C at 5:00 AM.
  • Maximum Temperature: 31.8°C at 3:00 PM.
  • Minimum Relative Humidity: 66% at 3:00 PM.
  • Maximum Relative Humidity: 96% at 5:00 AM.

General Flood Advisories:

  • Region 3 (Central Luzon)
  • Region 4A (CALABARZON)
  • Region 4B (MIMAROPA)
  • Region 10 (Northern Mindanao)

Detailed Forecast:

  • Western Visayas, Palawan including Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro:
    • Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the Southwest Monsoon.
  • The rest of Visayas:
    • Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the Southwest Monsoon.
  • Light to Moderate winds from the Southwest will prevail over the whole Visayas, Palawan including Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro with slight to moderate seas.

Residents in affected areas are advised to stay vigilant and monitor updates from PAGASA, especially regarding potential flash floods or landslides. The public is encouraged to take necessary precautions and heed local advisories to ensure safety.

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