SYNOPSIS: Easterlies are currently affecting the eastern section of the Philippines.
Forecast Weather Conditions:
- Caraga, Davao Region, and SOCCSKSARGEN:
- Weather Condition: These areas will experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.
- Cause: The easterlies.
- Impacts: There is a risk of flash floods or landslides due to moderate to occasionally heavy rains.
- Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Aurora, and Quezon:
- Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
- Cause: The easterlies.
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
- Metro Manila and 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:
- Luzon:
- Wind Speed: Light to moderate.
- Wind Direction: East to southeast.
- Coastal Waters: Slight to moderate (0.6 to 2.1 meters).
- Visayas and Mindanao:
- Wind Speed: Light to moderate.
- Wind Direction: East to northeast.
- Coastal Waters: Slight to moderate (0.6 to 2.1 meters).
General Flood Advisories:
Issued at 6 AM, June 29, 2024, the following regions have been advised to be on alert for potential flooding:
- Region 1 (Ilocos Region)
- Region 5 (Bicol Region)
- Region 11 (Davao Region)
- Region 13 (Caraga)
Detailed Analysis
The current weather conditions across various regions of the Philippines are heavily influenced by the easterlies, which are winds originating from the east. These winds bring moisture from the Pacific Ocean, resulting in significant cloud cover and precipitation, particularly in the eastern sections of the country.
Caraga, Davao Region, and SOCCSKSARGEN are expected to experience the brunt of these conditions, with cloudy skies and scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. The intensity of the rainfall in these areas poses a threat of flash floods and landslides, especially in low-lying and mountainous regions.
In the Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Aurora, and Quezon, the weather is forecasted to be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. Although the rainfall in these areas may not be as heavy as in the Caraga and Davao regions, there is still a potential for flash floods and landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Metro Manila and the rest of the country will see similar conditions with partly cloudy to cloudy skies and isolated rain showers or thunderstorms primarily caused by localized thunderstorms. These localized weather disturbances, while generally less severe, can still lead to flash floods and landslides during intense downpours.
The wind conditions across the country are expected to be light to moderate, with directions varying slightly between regions. Coastal waters are predicted to be slight to moderate, making maritime activities relatively safe, though caution is advised due to potential rain-induced turbulence.
Residents in the flood advisory regions are urged to stay updated with the latest weather bulletins and take necessary precautions to ensure safety. It is advisable to avoid areas prone to flooding and landslides, especially during periods of heavy rain.