SYNOPSIS: The Southwest Monsoon is currently affecting the western sections of Luzon and Visayas.
Forecast Weather Conditions:
Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi:
- Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.
- Cause: Southwest Monsoon.
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains at times.
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 and Visayas:
- Wind Speed: Light to Moderate.
- Wind Direction: Southwest to Southeast.
- Coastal Waters: Slight to Moderate (0.6 to 2.1 meters).
Mindanao:
- Wind Speed: Light to Moderate.
- Wind Direction: Southwest to South.
- Coastal Waters: Slight to Moderate (0.6 to 2.1 meters).
Additional Details:
The Southwest Monsoon is particularly impacting the western sections of Luzon and Visayas, causing cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon. This weather pattern is expected to bring moderate to at times heavy rains, increasing the risk of flash floods and landslides.
Meanwhile, the Bicol Region and Northern Samar will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms. These areas will have light to moderate winds blowing from the southeast to northeast, with slight to moderate seas.
General Flood Advisories:
- Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR): GFA#4
- Ilocos Region (Region 1): GFA#2
- Central Luzon (Region 3): GFA#2
- CALABARZON (Region 4A): GFA#3
- MIMAROPA (Region 4B): GFA#2
Residents in these areas are advised to stay alert for potential flooding and landslides, particularly in low-lying and mountainous regions. It is crucial to follow updates from PAGASA and local authorities, especially during severe weather conditions. The public is also reminded to practice safety measures during thunderstorms and avoid outdoor activities in vulnerable areas.
Stay safe and stay informed. For more updates, follow PAGASA’s official channels.