Synopsis: The weather outlook for March 2, 2024, indicates the influence of the Northeast Monsoon over Northern Luzon, while Easterlies affect the remainder of the Philippines. These weather systems bring varying conditions across different regions.
Forecast Weather Conditions:
Cagayan Valley: Expect cloudy skies with light rains in the Cagayan Valley area, attributed to the Northeast Monsoon. However, these conditions are not expected to have significant impacts.
Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Aurora: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains are forecasted, also due to the Northeast Monsoon. Similar to Cagayan Valley, no significant impacts are anticipated.
Metro Manila and the rest of the country: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are expected in Metro Manila and other parts of the country. These conditions are primarily influenced by Easterlies and localized thunderstorms. However, severe thunderstorms may lead to possible flash floods or landslides, particularly in vulnerable areas.
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions:
Northern Luzon: Strong winds blowing from the northeast are expected, leading to rough coastal waters.
Eastern sections of Central and Southern Luzon, and the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao: Moderate to strong winds from the northeast will prevail in these areas, resulting in moderate to rough coastal waters.
Rest of the country: Light to moderate northeast winds will prevail, resulting in slight to moderate coastal waters.
Thunderstorm Advisory No. 1 #SL_PRSD: Residents of Albay and Sorsogon are advised of light to moderate to occasionally heavy rain showers with lightning and strong winds. These conditions may persist for 1 to 2 hours and could potentially affect nearby areas. Precautionary measures against flash floods and landslides are recommended.
Additional Forecast: Expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms over the Bicol Region, Northern Samar, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the northeast will prevail in these areas, accompanied by moderate to rough seas.
In the Visayas, Palawan including Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro, anticipate partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and/or thunderstorms due to Easterlies/Localized Thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds from the Northeast will prevail in these regions, with moderate to rough seas expected.