PAGASA warns of heavy rains due to ‘habagat’

Summary

The latest weather report from the Philippines highlights the continuous influence of the Southwest Monsoon, bringing widespread rain and cloudy skies over Central and Southern Luzon, including Metro Manila. Heavy rainfall warnings are issued for Metro Manila and nearby provinces, with a yellow rainfall warning in effect. The rain is expected to lessen by late afternoon but may pick up again in the evening. The northern part of Luzon experiences fair weather with possible isolated rain showers and thunderstorms. The weekend forecast suggests a reduction in rain due to the Southwest Monsoon, with most areas experiencing fair weather and occasional rain showers. Temperatures range from 17 to 35 degrees Celsius across different regions.

Takeaways

• 🌀 The Southwest Monsoon is active, bringing cloudy skies and scattered rain showers over a large part of Central and Southern Luzon, including Metro Manila.
• 🌧️ Heavy rain is expected in the morning and may continue into the late afternoon, with a chance of rain easing up by the afternoon to evening.
• ⚠️ A yellow rainfall warning is in effect for Metro Manila, Bataan, and nearby provinces, indicating the potential for heavy rainfall.
• 🌤️ Northern Luzon is expected to have generally fair weather, but there's a possibility of isolated rain showers and thunderstorms.
• 🌦️ The Visayas and Central and Southern Luzon, including Metro Manila, are expected to experience cloudy skies with rain, especially in the afternoon.
• 🌈 Towards the weekend, the rain brought by the Southwest Monsoon is expected to decrease, with most of the country experiencing fair weather and usual isolated rain showers and thunderstorms.
• 🏞️ The western section of Central and Southern Luzon, including Calabarzon, MIMAROPA, and parts of Pangasinan and Benguet, will have cloudy skies due to the Southwest Monsoon.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are expected to range from 25 to 35°C in various parts of Luzon, with cooler temperatures in higher altitudes like Baguio and Tagaytay.
• 🌊 Coastal waters are rough, and small boats are advised to take extra caution, with warnings for sudden waves due to local thunderstorms, especially in Central and Southern Luzon.
• 🌇 The day will be sunny, with sunrise at 5:44 AM and sunset at 6:11 PM.

Q & A

What is the current weather condition in Central and Southern Luzon?

The current weather condition in Central and Southern Luzon is characterized by overcast skies with scattered rain showers, particularly in the areas of Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Bicol Region, and some parts of Occidental Mindoro including Cavite, Batangas, Bataan, Zambales, Pampanga, and Tarlac.

What is the expected weather pattern in the afternoon and evening?

The weather is expected to improve in the afternoon with a decrease in heavy rain showers. However, there is still a possibility of moderate to heavy rain in the evening for Central Luzon, the Western section of Central and Southern Luzon, and Metro Manila.

What weather warnings are in place for Metro Manila?

A yellow rainfall warning is in effect for Metro Manila as of 2:00 PM due to the continuous heavy rainfall brought by the Southwest Monsoon.

Is there any fair weather forecasted for Northern Luzon?

Yes, Northern Luzon is generally expected to have fair weather with the possibility of isolated rain showers and thunderstorms.

What is the current weather situation in the Visayas and Mindanao regions?

The Visayas region is expected to have overcast skies with rain showers, while Mindanao is forecasted to have generally fair weather with possible scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.

What are the current temperature ranges in Metro Manila?

The current temperature range in Metro Manila is between 25 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Are there any special weather advisories for sea travel?

There is an advisory for small boats and fishing vessels to stay in the coast due to the rough seas caused by the Southwest Monsoon.

What is the expected weather condition in the weekend?

The weather is expected to improve as the heavy rain brought by the Southwest Monsoon is expected to decrease, leading to generally fair weather with the usual isolated rain showers and thunderstorms.

What precautions are advised due to the continuous heavy rain?

People are advised to be cautious of possible flooding and landslides due to the continuous heavy rain, especially in areas already experiencing strong rainfall.

What is the weather outlook for the Western Visayas region?

The Western Visayas region is expected to have overcast skies with scattered rain showers due to the Southwest Monsoon.

What are the current temperature ranges in other key cities mentioned in the script?

The temperature ranges are as follows: Tuguegarao 26 to 35 degrees Celsius, Baguio 17 to 22 degrees Celsius, Tagaytay 22 to 28 degrees Celsius, Legaspi 26 to 31 degrees Celsius, Puerto Princesa 25 to 31 degrees Celsius, Iloilo 25 to 30 degrees Celsius, Cebu 26 to 31 degrees Celsius, Tacloban 26 to 31 degrees Celsius, Zamboanga 24 to 34 degrees Celsius, Cagayan de Oro 24 to 33 degrees Celsius, and Davao 24 to 34 degrees Celsius.