The southwest monsoon is impacting weather conditions across Luzon and the western Visayas, leading to scattered rains and potential hazards, according to the latest weather bulletin from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
PAGASA weather specialist Benison Estareja said they are not monitoring any weather disturbance inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
“Base sa ating latest satellite animation, wala na tayong namamataan na anumang weather disturbance, bagyo, or low pressure area sa loob at paligid ng PAR,” he said.
Ilocos Region, Zambales, and Bataan, residents are experiencing cloudy skies accompanied by scattered rains and thunderstorms.
Metro Manila, along with the rest of Luzon and Western Visayas, is facing partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. These conditions are also a result of the southwest monsoon and may lead to flash floods or landslides during periods of severe thunderstorms.
The rest of the country is not exempt from the effects, experiencing partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms caused by localized thunderstorms. These areas also face a similar risk of flash floods and landslides during severe weather episodes.
PAGASA has issued wind and coastal water conditions forecasts as well. Northern Luzon is currently under moderate wind conditions blowing from the southwest to the west, with coastal waters observed to be moderate, exhibiting wave heights ranging from 1.5 to 2.1 meters.
The rest of the country should expect light to moderate winds coming from the southeast to the southwest, with coastal waters varying from slight to moderate, with wave heights estimated between 0.6 to 1.5 meters.
Authorities are urging the public, especially those in high-risk areas, to monitor weather updates and heed safety advisories issued by local disaster risk reduction and management offices.
Fisherfolk and those operating small sea vessels should also be cautious, particularly in northern regions where moderate coastal waters pose navigational risks.
