SYNOPSIS: Easterlies affecting the country.
Area: Metro Manila and the rest of the country
Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms
Caused By: Easterlies
Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions
Area: Northern Luzon
Wind Speed: Light to Moderate
Wind Direction: Southeast to South
Coastal Waters: Slight to Moderate (0.6 to 2.1 meters)
Area: The rest of the country
Wind Speed: Light to Moderate
Wind Direction: East to Northeast
Coastal Waters: Slight to Moderate (0.6 to 2.1 meters)
Easterlies Affecting the Country
The weather across the Philippines today is predominantly influenced by easterlies. Metro Manila and other regions can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies, accompanied by isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. While typical of easterly winds, these conditions could potentially lead to flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Residents are advised to stay alert, especially in low-lying and mountainous areas where the risk of flash floods and landslides is heightened during heavy downpours.
Specific Regional Forecasts
Visayas, Palawan (including Kalayaan Islands), and Occidental Mindoro:
These areas will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms due to the influence of the easterlies. Winds will be light to moderate from the east to northeast, maintaining slight to moderate sea conditions.
General Flood Advisories (Issued at 6 AM, 21 May 2024):
- CAR (Cordillera Administrative Region): GFA#5
- Region 1 (Ilocos Region): GFA#2
- Region 2 (Cagayan Valley): GFA#4
These advisories indicate varying levels of flood risk across these regions. The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Ilocos Region, and Cagayan Valley should remain vigilant due to the potential for sudden flooding following intense rainfall.
Precautions and Recommendations
With the possibility of severe thunderstorms, residents must monitor updates from local authorities and meteorological agencies. In case of heavy rain, avoid crossing swollen rivers and streams. Motorists should be cautious of slippery roads and reduced visibility during downpours.
For coastal communities, while the sea conditions are generally slight to moderate, small boats and fishing vessels should still exercise caution due to the potential for sudden storms.