The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has issued a detailed weather forecast for the coming days, highlighting the effects of various weather systems nationwide.
SYNOPSIS
The Shear Line is affecting the eastern sections of Central and Southern Luzon, while the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) influences Visayas and Mindanao. The Northeast Monsoon, or Amihan, also brings cooler and wetter conditions to Northern and Central Luzon parts.
Forecast Weather Conditions
Shear Line Impact
- Affected Areas: Bicol Region, Quezon, Laguna, and Rizal
- Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms
- Impacts: Moderate to heavy rains may lead to flash floods or landslides, especially in low-lying and mountainous areas.
ITCZ Impact
- Affected Areas: Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, Negros Island Region, Aklan, Capiz, Iloilo, and Palawan
- Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms
- Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rainfall.
Northeast Monsoon Impact
- Affected Areas: Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Aurora
- Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with rains
- Impacts: Moderate to occasionally heavy rains may cause localized flooding or landslides.
Other Areas in Luzon
- Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, and the rest of Central Luzon:
- Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains
- Impacts: No significant impacts are expected.
- The rest of the country:
- Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms
- Impacts: Flash floods or landslides may occur during severe thunderstorms.
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions
- Northern Luzon and the Eastern Section of Central Luzon:
- Wind Speed: Strong
- Wind Direction: Northeast
- Coastal Waters: Rough (2.8 to 4.0 meters)
- Rest of Luzon:
- Wind Speed: Moderate to Strong
- Wind Direction: Northeast
- Coastal Waters: Moderate to Rough (2.1 to 3.7 meters)
Rainfall Outlook
Today (November 30)
- Heavy to Intense Rainfall (100-200 mm): Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Albay, Sorsogon, and Catanduanes
- Moderate to Heavy Rainfall (50-100 mm): Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Masbate, Quezon, Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Dinagat Islands, and Surigao del Norte
Tomorrow (December 1)
- Heavy to Intense Rainfall (100-200 mm): Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Catanduanes
- Moderate to Heavy Rainfall (50-100 mm): Aurora, Laguna, Batangas, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Albay, Sorsogon, and Masbate
Monday (December 2)
- Moderate to Heavy Rainfall (50-100 mm): Isabela, Aurora, Quezon, and Camarines Norte
Rainfall in mountainous and elevated areas may be significantly higher, and antecedent rainfall may exacerbate the impacts in some regions.