Issued at 4:00 AM on January 24, 2024, the latest weather forecast reveals various conditions across different regions in Luzon. The prevailing weather pattern is attributed to the Northeast Monsoon, influencing Northern and Central Luzon.
Cagayan Valley, Aurora, Quezon, and Camarines Norte: Expect cloudy skies with intermittent rains in these areas. The Northeast Monsoon is the primary cause, and its impact could lead to potential flash floods or landslides, particularly during moderate to heavy rainfall.
Cordillera Administrative Region: Cloudy skies accompanied by light rains are forecasted in the Cordillera Administrative Region. While the Northeast Monsoon is at play, the anticipated impact is relatively mild, with no significant consequences expected.
Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Central Luzon, and CALABARZON: These areas are anticipated partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains, again due to the influence of the Northeast Monsoon. Fortunately, there are no significant impacts expected in these regions.
The Rest of the Country: For the remaining parts of the country, including the Visayas, Palawan (including Kalayaan Islands), and Occidental Mindoro, expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. Localized thunderstorms are identified as the cause, and residents should remain vigilant as severe thunderstorms could lead to flash floods or landslides.
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions:
- Northern Luzon, Eastern Sections of Central and Southern Luzon, and Visayas: Strong winds from the Northeast are anticipated, leading to rough coastal waters ranging from 2.8 to 4.0 meters.
- The Rest of the Country: Moderate to strong winds from the Northeast will prevail, resulting in moderate to rough coastal waters ranging from 1.2 to 3.4 meters.
Visayas, Palawan, including Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro: These regions will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms attributed to localized thunderstorms. Expect moderate to strong winds from the Northeast, leading to moderate to rough seas.
The Northeast Monsoon’s influence, coupled with localized thunderstorms, underscores the need for vigilance, especially in regions prone to flash floods and landslides. Safe maritime activities are also urged due to the expected rough coastal waters in specific areas.