The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reports that the Southwest Monsoon is currently affecting the western section of Southern Luzon. This monsoon activity is expected to influence weather patterns in various regions of the Philippines today.
Forecast Weather Conditions:
Palawan:
- Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.
- Caused By: Southwest Monsoon.
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains.
Eastern Visayas, Surigao del Norte, and Dinagat Islands:
- Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.
- Caused By: Easterlies.
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains.
Metro Manila, Cavite, Batangas, Zambales, Bataan, and Occidental Mindoro:
- 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.
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:
Western Section of Luzon:
- Wind Speed: Light to moderate.
- Wind Direction: Southwest to south.
- Coastal Waters: Slight to moderate (0.6 to 2.1 meters).
Rest of the Country:
- Wind Speed: Light to moderate.
- Wind Direction: East to southeast.
- Coastal Waters: Slight to moderate (0.6 to 2.1 meters).
Extremes of Temperature and Relative Humidity for the Past 24 Hours:
- Minimum Temperature: 25.6°C (recorded at 5:00 AM).
- Maximum Temperature: 32.6°C (recorded at 2:00 PM).
- Minimum Relative Humidity: 61% (recorded at 2:00 PM).
- Maximum Relative Humidity: 94% (recorded at 5:00 AM).
Detailed Regional Forecast:
Palawan (including Kalayaan Islands):
- Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected, primarily due to the Southwest Monsoon. Residents should be prepared for potential flash floods or landslides as moderate to heavy rains may occur.
Eastern Visayas:
- Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms, influenced by Easterlies. There is a significant risk of flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rainfall.
Rest of Visayas and Occidental Mindoro:
- Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, caused by the combined effects of the Southwest Monsoon and localized thunderstorms. There is a potential for severe thunderstorms leading to flash floods or landslides.
Winds and Seas:
- Light to moderate winds from the southwest to south will prevail over the Western Visayas, Palawan including Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro with slight to moderate seas.
- Light to moderate winds from east to southeast will prevail over the rest of the Visayas with slight to moderate seas.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay vigilant and monitor updates from PAGASA, especially concerning potential flash floods and landslides. Emergency preparedness measures should be taken to ensure safety during adverse weather conditions.