MANILA, Philippines — Cloudy skies with periods of rain are expected over parts of the Visayas and eastern Mindanao as a shear line and the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) continue to influence the country’s weather, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said on Saturday.
PAGASA reported that the shear line is affecting Eastern and Central Visayas, as well as parts of northern Mindanao, bringing scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms. Moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall may trigger flash floods or landslides in low-lying and mountainous areas.
Areas expected to experience cloudy skies with scattered rains include Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, Misamis Oriental, Camiguin, Surigao del Norte, and the Dinagat Islands.
Meanwhile, the Northeast Monsoon will bring cloudy skies with light rains over northern Luzon, particularly Cagayan, Isabela, and Aurora, while Metro Manila, the rest of Luzon, and remaining parts of the Visayas may see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. No significant weather impacts are expected in these areas.
In Mindanao, the easterlies will cause partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. PAGASA warned that severe thunderstorms could still lead to localized flooding or landslides.
Wind and Sea Conditions
Moderate to strong winds from the northeast are forecast over the eastern sections of Southern Luzon and the Visayas, resulting in moderate to rough coastal waters with wave heights ranging from 1.5 to 2.8 meters. Sea travel may be risky for small vessels.
The rest of the country will experience light to moderate winds from the east to northeast, with slight to moderate seas measuring 0.6 to 2.1 meters.
Temperature and Humidity
At PAGASA’s Science Garden station in Quezon City, temperatures over the past 24 hours ranged from a high of 29.9 degrees Celsius to a low of 23.0 degrees Celsius. Relative humidity peaked at 86 percent in the early morning and dropped to 56 percent in the afternoon.
PAGASA advised the public, especially those in disaster-prone areas and coastal communities, to stay alert for weather updates and possible advisories.
