On December 22, 2023, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) released the public weather forecast to inform the citizens about the current weather conditions in different parts of the country.
Synopsis: A Shear Line is affecting the eastern parts of Luzon, and the Northeast Monsoon is affecting the remaining areas of Northern and Central Luzon.
Weather Preparedness:
Area: Mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, Quezon, Camarines Norte, and Kalayaan Islands Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms Caused By: Shear Line / Trough of LPA Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains
Area: Cordillera Administrative Region, the rest of Cagayan Valley, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Rizal, and Laguna Weather Condition: Cloudy skies with rains Caused By: Northeast Monsoon Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains
Area: Metro Manila, the rest of Ilocos Region, the rest of Central Luzon, and the rest of CALABARZON Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains Caused By: Northeast Monsoon Impacts: No significant impact
Area: Visayas, Mindanao, MIMAROPA, and the rest of Bicol Region Weather Condition: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms Caused By: Easterlies / Localized Thunderstorms Impacts: Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms
Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions:
Area: Northern Luzon and the eastern sections of Central and Southern Luzon Wind Speed: Strong Wind Direction: Northeast Coastal Waters: Rough / (2.8 to 5.5 meters)
Area: The rest of Luzon, and the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao Wind Speed: Moderate to Strong Wind Direction: East to Northeast Coastal Waters: Moderate to Rough / (1.2 to 3.0 meters)
Area: The rest of the country Wind Speed: Light to Moderate Wind Direction: East to Northeast Coastal Waters: Slight to Moderate / (0.6 to 2.5 meters)
Despite the weather conditions, citizens are urged to remain vigilant and take precautions against potential impacts on their communities.