MANILA. The Shear Line, Northeast Monsoon (Amihan), and Easterlies are expected to bring cloudy skies and scattered rains across various parts of the country on Thursday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Weather Conditions and Affected Areas
The Shear Line will affect the Visayas and the eastern section of Southern Luzon, while the Northeast Monsoon will continue to influence the rest of Luzon. Meanwhile, the Easterlies will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers over Caraga and the Davao Region.
PAGASA warns that the following areas may experience moderate to heavy rains, with a risk of flash floods or landslides:
- Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Laguna, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Aklan, and Capiz due to the Shear Line
- Caraga, Davao de Oro, and Davao Oriental due to the Easterlies
- Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Aurora due to the Northeast Monsoon
Meanwhile, Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains from the Northeast Monsoon, but no significant impact is expected in these areas.
For the rest of the country, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are forecast, with possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Wind and Coastal Water Conditions
- Northern Luzon and the eastern sections of Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, and Visayas: Strong to gale-force winds from the east to northeast, with rough to very rough coastal waters
- Eastern Mindanao and the rest of Luzon: Moderate to strong winds from the northeast, with moderate to rough coastal waters
- The rest of the country: Light to moderate winds from the northeast to east, with slight to moderate coastal waters
Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is expected at 6:25 a.m., while sunset will be at 5:54 p.m.
PAGASA advises residents in affected areas to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions against possible flooding and landslides.
Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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