As of 3:00 AM today, the trough of Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Bebinca continues to affect the eastern sections of Luzon and Visayas. Meanwhile, the Southwest Monsoon influences weather patterns in Mindanao, Southern Luzon, and Visayas. Severe Tropical Storm Bebinca, located 1,975 km east of Central Luzon (16.2°N, 140.1°E), carries maximum sustained winds of 95 km/h and gusts up to 115 km/h, moving northward at 20 km/h. While outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), its effects are already felt in the region.
Forecast Weather Conditions:
- Eastern Visayas, Caraga, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, and Masbate: Expect cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the trough of STS Bebinca. Moderate to heavy rains may lead to possible flash floods and landslides in these areas.
- Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Romblon, and the rest of Visayas and Mindanao: Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected due to the Southwest Monsoon. Similar to the eastern regions, moderate to heavy rains may result in flash floods or landslides.
- Cagayan Valley, Aurora, Quezon, and the rest of the Bicol Region: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are likely, caused by the trough of STS Bebinca. Flash floods or landslides are possible during severe thunderstorms.
- The rest of MIMAROPA and CALABARZON: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are expected, brought by the Southwest Monsoon. Severe thunderstorms could result in flash floods or landslides.
- Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon: Localized thunderstorms will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers. There is a risk of flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions:
- Eastern Mindanao: Moderate to strong winds from the southwest will cause moderate to rough coastal waters, with waves between 1.2 to 2.8 meters high.
- Eastern Luzon and Visayas: Light to moderate winds from the northeast to northwest will create slight to moderate seas, with waves between 0.6 to 2.5 meters.
Thunderstorm Advisory No. 25 (Issued at 5:00 AM)
Moderate to heavy rain showers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Northern Samar, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, and other nearby areas, potentially persisting for the next 1 to 2 hours.
General Flood Advisories (Issued at 6:00 AM)
Flood advisories are in place for Region 5 (Bicol), Region 8 (Eastern Visayas), Region 11 (Davao Region), and Region 13 (Caraga) due to heavy rainfall.