January 26, 2024, the weather forecast paints a diverse picture across the Philippines, with different regions experiencing various weather conditions attributed to different meteorological phenomena.
In the eastern section of Visayas and Caraga, a Shear Line is causing cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. This weather pattern may lead to possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains. Meanwhile, the Northeast Monsoon is affecting Luzon, specifically Cagayan Valley, Bicol Region, Aurora, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Marinduque, Aklan, and Capiz, resulting in cloudy skies with rains. The impact in these areas includes the potential for isolated flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rainfall.
The Cordillera Administrative Region is also experiencing cloudy skies with light rains due to the Northeast Monsoon, though no significant impact is expected in this area. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon can anticipate partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains, with no significant impact foreseen. The rest of the country, excluding the aforementioned regions, will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms caused by localized thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides are possible during severe thunderstorms in these areas.
The forecast also includes information on wind and coastal water conditions. The western and eastern sections of Southern Luzon and Visayas, along with the eastern section of Mindanao, will experience strong winds from the northeast, leading to rough coastal waters. In the rest of Luzon and Visayas, winds will be moderate to strong, with coastal waters ranging from moderate to rough. The remaining areas of Mindanao will experience moderate to strong winds and coastal waters ranging from moderate to rough.
Specifically, Aklan, Capiz, and Central & Eastern Visayas are expected to have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the Shear Line. The rest of Visayas, Palawan, including Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the Northeast Monsoon and localized thunderstorms.
As a precautionary measure, general flood advisories have been issued for Region 5 (Bicol Region) GFA#4 and Region 8 (Eastern Visayas) GFA#2 as of 6:00 AM, January 26, 2024. Residents in these areas are urged to stay informed about the weather conditions and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
