The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has released its weather forecast for September 23, 2024, highlighting the effects of the easterlies on the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao.
Forecast Overview
Synopsis: Easterlies, or warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, are currently influencing the eastern section of Visayas and Mindanao. This weather system is expected to bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms to several regions.
Affected Areas
- Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and Davao Region
- Weather Condition: These areas will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the influence of the easterlies.
- Impacts: Although the rains will be scattered, Pagasa warns of possible flash floods or landslides in low-lying areas during severe thunderstorms.
- Metro Manila and the Rest of the Country
- Weather Condition: Metro Manila and other parts of the country are forecast to experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. These weather conditions will be caused by localized thunderstorms.
- Impacts: Similar to other areas, isolated thunderstorms may lead to flash floods or landslides, especially in regions prone to flooding.
Wind and Coastal Water Conditions
- Northern and Western Sections of Northern Luzon
- Wind Speed: Moderate to strong winds will blow from the southeast to the south.
- Coastal Waters: The coastal waters in these areas are expected to be moderate to rough, with waves reaching 1.2 to 2.8 meters.
- Rest of the Country
- Wind Speed: Light to moderate winds will prevail from the east to southeast.
- Coastal Waters: Seas are light to moderate, with wave heights ranging from 0.6 to 2.5 meters.
Specific Forecast for Visayas, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan
Pagasa has also provided a detailed forecast for the Visayas, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, and Kalayaan Islands. These regions are expected to have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the combined effects of easterlies and localized thunderstorms. Winds will be light to moderate, coming from the east to southeast, and the seas will remain in a light to moderate state.