The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued its weather forecast for July 10, 2024. The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is currently influencing weather conditions across Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Forecast Weather Conditions:
Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, and Western Visayas: These areas can expect cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the ITCZ. Residents should be prepared for possible flash floods or landslides caused by moderate to occasionally heavy rains.
Central Luzon: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are forecast, driven by easterlies. Similar to other regions, there is a risk of flash floods or landslides resulting from moderate to occasionally heavy rains.
The rest of Visayas and Mindanao: The weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, influenced by the ITCZ. There is still a potential for flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
The rest of Luzon: Expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorms may lead to flash floods or landslides.
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions:
Northern and Central Luzon: Winds will be light to moderate, blowing from the east to southeast. Coastal waters are expected to be slight to moderate, with wave heights ranging from 0.6 to 2.1 meters.
The rest of the country: Wind speeds will be light to moderate, coming from the southwest to southeast. Coastal waters will also be slight to moderate, with wave heights between 0.6 to 2.1 meters.
Detailed Regional Forecasts:
Western Visayas, Palawan including Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers or thunderstorms are expected due to the ITCZ. Light to moderate winds from the southwest to southeast will prevail, resulting in slight to moderate seas.
The rest of Visayas: These regions will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms due to the ITCZ and localized thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds from the southwest to the southeast will result in slight to moderate sea conditions.
General Flood Advisories: PAGASA has issued flood advisories for multiple regions, emphasizing the need for residents to stay alert and prepared for potential flooding. These advisories cover:
- Region 3 (Central Luzon)
- Region 4A (CALABARZON)
- Region 4B (MIMAROPA)
- Region 5 (Bicol Region)
- Region 6 (Western Visayas)
- Region 7 (Central Visayas)
- Region 8 (Eastern Visayas)
- Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula)
- Region 10 (Northern Mindanao)
- Region 12 (Soccsksargen)
- Region 13 (CARAGA)
- BARMM
Residents in these regions should take necessary precautions and stay updated with the latest weather bulletins from PAGASA. Stay safe and monitor local news for real-time updates on weather conditions and potential hazards.