Synopsis: The Southwest Monsoon is currently affecting Northern and Central Luzon. A tropical cyclone outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), Tropical Storm Maria (2405), was located 2,230 km northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon as of 3:00 AM today. Maria has maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h and gustiness up to 80 km/h, moving east-northeastward at 15 km/h.
Forecast Weather Conditions:
Ilocos Region, Zambales, and Bataan: These areas will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the Southwest Monsoon. Residents should prepare for possible flash floods or landslides, especially in areas prone to these hazards, as moderate to at times heavy rains are expected.
Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, and the rest of Central Luzon: Expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, also due to the Southwest Monsoon. Similar to the Ilocos Region, there is a risk of flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Metro Manila and the rest of the country: The weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms caused by localized thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorms may lead to possible flash floods or landslides.
Wind and Coastal Water Conditions:
Throughout the country, light to moderate winds from the southeast to the southwest will prevail. Coastal waters will be slight to moderate, with wave heights ranging from 0.6 to 2.1 meters.
Temperature and Humidity:
For the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM yesterday, the minimum temperature recorded was 25.5°C at 5:15 AM, while the maximum temperature reached 32.2°C at 2:00 PM. Relative humidity varied, with a minimum of 66% at 2:00 PM and a maximum of 94% at 5:00 AM.
Additional Forecast:
Visayas, Palawan (including Kalayaan Islands), and Occidental Mindoro: These regions will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms. Winds will be light to moderate from the southwest, and coastal waters will be slight to moderate.
The Southwest Monsoon will bring significant weather impacts to Northern and Central Luzon, with scattered rains and thunderstorms expected. Residents in affected areas should remain vigilant for potential flash floods and landslides. The rest of the country will experience isolated rain showers and thunderstorms due to localized weather systems. Mariners and those living in coastal areas should also be cautious of the prevailing sea conditions.
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