SYNOPSIS: As of 3:00 AM today, a Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 220 km Northeast of Aparri, Cagayan (20.0°N, 122.9°E). Additionally, the Southwest Monsoon is currently affecting the western section of Luzon.
Forecast Weather Conditions:
- Ilocos Region, Benguet, Abra, Zambales, and Bataan:
- Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms.
- Caused By: Southwest Monsoon.
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains.
- Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, the rest of Cordillera Administrative Region, and the rest of Central Luzon:
- Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
- Caused By: Southwest Monsoon.
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
- The Rest of the Country:
- Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
- Caused By: Localized Thunderstorms.
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions:
- Luzon:
- Wind Speed: Light to Moderate.
- Wind Direction: Southwest to West.
- Coastal Waters: Slight to Moderate (1.2 to 2.5 meters).
- Visayas and Mindanao:
- Wind Speed: Light to Moderate.
- Wind Direction: South to Southwest.
- Coastal Waters: Slight to Moderate (1.2 to 2.5 meters).
Detailed Forecast:
- Visayas, Palawan including Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro:
- Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms.
- Caused By: Southwest Monsoon / Localized Thunderstorms.
- Wind Speed: Light to Moderate from South to Southwest.
- Coastal Waters: Slight to Moderate seas.
Residents in affected areas, especially those in Ilocos Region, Benguet, Abra, Zambales, and Bataan, are advised to be cautious of possible flash floods and landslides due to moderate to heavy rains brought by the Southwest Monsoon. Meanwhile, Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon should prepare for isolated rain showers and thunderstorms that may also cause flash floods and landslides during severe conditions.
The weather in Visayas and Mindanao remains relatively calmer, with partly cloudy to cloudy skies and isolated thunderstorms expected. However, localized thunderstorms may still bring sudden heavy rains, prompting the need for continued vigilance in these regions as well.
Stay updated with the latest weather advisories and take necessary precautions to ensure safety during adverse weather conditions.