Manila, Philippines – The Philippines is set to experience varied weather conditions due to the influence of three different weather systems: the shear line, the northeast monsoon, and the easterlies. These systems are expected to bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers across the country.
According to Philippines News Agency, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), in its 4 a.m. bulletin on Saturday, the shear line will affect the eastern section of Southern Luzon. This weather phenomenon is expected to cause cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over Quezon, Laguna, and the Bicol region. PAGASA also issued a warning about the potential for flash floods or landslides in these areas during periods of moderate to heavy rains.
The northeast monsoon, locally known as ‘amihan’, will influence weather conditions over the Cordillera region, Cagayan Valley, and Aurora, bringing cloudy skies with light rains. Metro Manila, along with the rest of Calabarzon and Central Luzon, as well as the Ilocos region, will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains due to the northeast monsoon.
The rest of the Philippines, encompassing the Visayas and Mindanao, will be under the influence of the easterlies. This will result in partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, and localized thunderstorms. PAGASA warns that severe thunderstorms in these regions may lead to flash floods or landslides, especially in vulnerable areas.
In terms of sea conditions, Luzon will experience moderate to rough winds and coastal waters, while the Visayas and Mindanao will have lighter to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.
PAGASA also provided temperature forecasts for various cities across the Philippines. Metro Manila is expected to have temperatures ranging from 24°C to 31°C, Baguio City from 15°C to 25°C, Laoag City from 23°C to 32°C, Legazpi City from 25°C to 32°C, Metro Cebu from 26°C to 32°C, Puerto Princesa City from 26°C to 33°C, and Metro Davao from 25°C to 33°C.