The latest weather forecast, issued at 4:00 AM on January 09, 2024, presents a varied picture of weather conditions across the Philippines. The primary weather influencers are a Shear Line affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon and the Northeast Monsoon impacting Northern and Central Luzon.
Cagayan Valley: In the Cagayan Valley, expect cloudy skies with light rains attributed to the Northeast Monsoon. Fortunately, there are no significant impacts anticipated.
Bicol Region, Quezon, Aurora, Caraga, Davao Region, Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, and Camiguin: The Shear Line and Easterlies will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms to this area. Residents should remain cautious as moderate to heavy rains may lead to possible flash floods or landslides.
Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Central Luzon: For these regions, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains are expected due to the Northeast Monsoon. 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 forecasted for Metro Manila and the rest of the country. Easterlies and localized thunderstorms may cause possible flash floods or landslides during severe weather conditions.
Wind and Coastal Water Conditions: The eastern section of the country will experience moderate to strong winds from the east, resulting in moderate to rough coastal waters (1.2 to 3.0 meters). Meanwhile, the rest of the country will have light to moderate winds from the east to northeast, with slight to moderate coastal waters (0.6 to 2.5 meters).
Rainfall Advisory (No. 09 #SL_PRSD): A Shear Line is causing light to moderate, occasionally heavy rains in portions of Camarines Norte. Bicol Region will experience scattered rain showers and thunderstorms, while Northern Samar, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon will have isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds from the East to Northeast are expected, along with moderate to rough seas.
In Southern Leyte, the southern portion of Leyte, and Bohol, cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are due to Easterlies. The rest of Visayas, Palawan (including Kalayaan Islands), and Occidental Mindoro will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, all attributed to Easterlies and Localized Thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds from East to Northeast are forecasted with slight to moderate seas.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay updated on local weather bulletins and take necessary precautions, especially in regions prone to flash floods and landslides.