Synopsis: The southwest monsoon is currently affecting the western sections of Southern Luzon and the Visayas, bringing a mix of weather conditions across different regions of the Philippines.
Forecast Weather Conditions:
Batangas, MIMAROPA, and Western Visayas:
- Weather Condition: These areas will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
- Caused By: The southwest monsoon is the primary driver of these conditions.
- Impacts: There is a potential for flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms, so residents are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions.
Metro Manila and the Rest of the Country:
- Weather Condition: Similar to other regions, Metro Manila and the rest of the Philippines will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
- Caused By: Localized thunderstorms are the main cause of these weather patterns.
- Impacts: As with the areas affected by the southwest monsoon, there is a risk of flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions:
Luzon and Visayas:
- Wind Speed: Light to moderate winds will prevail.
- Wind Direction: Winds will blow from the southeast to the southwest.
- Coastal Waters: Coastal waters will range from slight to moderate, with wave heights between 0.6 to 2.1 meters.
Mindanao:
- Wind Speed: Light to moderate winds are expected.
- Wind Direction: Winds will come from the southwest to the south.
- Coastal Waters: Similar to Luzon and Visayas, coastal waters in Mindanao will also be slight to moderate, with wave heights between 0.6 to 2.1 meters.
Detailed Regional Forecast:
- The whole Visayas, Palawan including the Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the southwest monsoon and/or localized thunderstorms.
- Light to moderate winds from southeast to southwest will prevail over these areas, resulting in slight to moderate seas.
General Flood Advisory: Issued at 11:30 PM on 16 June 2024
- Region 12 (Soccsksargen): GFA#2
- BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao): GFA#2
- Region 11 (Davao Region): GFA#2
Residents in these regions are advised to be on high alert for possible flooding and to monitor updates from PAGASA for any changes in weather conditions.
With the southwest monsoon affecting parts of Southern Luzon and the Visayas, and localized thunderstorms influencing the rest of the country, varying weather conditions are expected across the Philippines. Residents should remain vigilant, especially in areas prone to flash floods and landslides. Regular updates from PAGASA will provide the necessary information to stay safe and prepared during these weather events.