The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued its weather forecast for June 23, 2024, highlighting the effects of the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) on various parts of the country. The synopsis indicates that the Southwest Monsoon is currently affecting the western sections of Southern Luzon and Visayas.
Forecast Weather Conditions
Palawan:
- Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.
- Cause: Southwest Monsoon.
- Impacts: Residents should be prepared for possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to occasionally heavy rains.
Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Zambales, Bataan, and the rest of MIMAROPA:
- Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
- Cause: Southwest Monsoon.
- Impacts: Severe thunderstorms could lead to flash floods or landslides in these areas.
The Rest of the Country:
- Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
- Cause: Localized Thunderstorms.
- Impacts: Flash floods or landslides may occur during severe thunderstorms.
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions
Western Sections of Luzon and Visayas:
- Wind Speed: Light to Moderate.
- Wind Direction: Southwest to South.
- Coastal Waters: Seas are expected to be slight to moderate, with wave heights ranging from 0.6 to 2.1 meters.
The Rest of the Country:
- Wind Speed: Light to Moderate.
- Wind Direction: East to Southeast.
- Coastal Waters: Similar to the western sections, the seas will be slightly moderate, with wave heights between 0.6 to 2.1 meters.
Detailed Regional Forecast
Palawan Including Kalayaan Islands:
- Due to the Southwest Monsoon, cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected.
The Whole Visayas and Occidental Mindoro:
- These areas will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms brought about by localized thunderstorms.
Wind Conditions:
- Light to moderate winds from the southwest to south will prevail over Western Visayas, Palawan including Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro, resulting in slight to moderate sea conditions.
- For the rest of Visayas, winds will blow lightly to moderately from the east to southeast, with similarly slight to moderate sea conditions.
The Southwest Monsoon continues to impact the weather, particularly in the western sections of Southern Luzon and Visayas. Residents in affected areas are advised to remain vigilant for potential hazards such as flash floods and landslides, especially in regions prone to moderate to heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms. PAGASA will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.
Stay safe and prepared, and always keep abreast of the latest weather advisories from PAGASA.