SYNOPSIS: The Southwest Monsoon is currently affecting the western sections of Luzon and Visayas, bringing variable weather conditions across the country.
Forecast Weather Conditions:
For today, the Southwest Monsoon will influence the weather in several regions, causing cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. The affected areas include Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi. Residents in these areas should be prepared for potential flash floods or landslides due to moderate to occasionally heavy rains.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms caused by localized thunderstorms. These areas are also at risk for flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions:
Throughout the country, winds will be light to moderate, blowing from the southwest to south. Coastal waters are expected to be slight to moderate, with wave heights ranging from 0.6 to 2.1 meters. Mariners and coastal communities should remain cautious.
Specific Forecast:
- Western Visayas, Palawan (including Kalayaan Islands), and Occidental Mindoro: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the Southwest Monsoon. Expect light to moderate winds from the southwest to southeast, with slightly moderate seas.
- Rest of Visayas: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms caused by localized thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds from the southwest to southeast will prevail, with slight to moderate seas.
General Flood Advisories (Issued at 6 AM, June 7, 2024):
- Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) – GFA#6
- Region 1 (Ilocos Region) – GFA#4
- Region 3 (Central Luzon) – GFA#4
- Region 4A (CALABARZON) – GFA#4
- Region 4B (MIMAROPA) – GFA#4
- Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) – GFA#4
- BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) – GFA#1
Preventive Measures:
Residents in areas affected by the Southwest Monsoon and localized thunderstorms are advised to stay alert for potential flash floods and landslides. Those living in low-lying and mountainous regions should take necessary precautions and be prepared for possible evacuation if conditions worsen.
The public is urged to stay updated on the latest weather advisories and heed instructions from local disaster risk reduction and management offices. For more detailed weather information and updates, visit the PAGASA website or follow their official social media channels.
Please stay safe and informed as we navigate through these monsoon conditions.