Philippine Weather Update: ITCZ, Shear Line, and Northeast Monsoon Impacting Various Regions

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a weather advisory, detailing the impacts of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), Shear Line, and Northeast Monsoon (amihan) on different parts of the country.

Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) Affects Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan

The ITCZ will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms to Visayas, Mindanao, Romblon, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, and Masbate. Residents should be prepared for possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rainfall.

Shear Line Impacts Eastern Sections of Northern and Central Luzon

The eastern parts of Northern and Central Luzon, including Rest of Bicol Region, Quezon, Marinduque, Aurora, Isabela, Quirino, and the remaining portion of Cagayan, will experience cloudy skies and scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms from the Shear Line. These areas could see flash floods or landslides caused by moderate to intermittent heavy rains.

Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) Influence on Northern Luzon

The Cordillera Administrative Region, the remainder of Cagayan Valley, and Ilocos Norte will observe rainy and cloudy conditions brought on by the Northeast Monsoon. Expect flash floods or landslides due to moderate to intermittent heavy rainfall in these regions.

The rest of the Ilocos Region will see partly cloudy skies with isolated light rains due to the Northeast Monsoon. Although the effects should not be severe, the public is advised to remain cautious.

Shear Line Affects Metro Manila and the Rest of Luzon

Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will experience partly cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the Shear Line. Severe thunderstorms can pose a danger of flash floods or landslides.

Wind Speed and Coastal Conditions

Winds in Northern Luzon will blow moderately to strongly and move northeastward, with moderate to rough coastal waters. In other parts of the country, wind speed will be light to moderate, moving towards the east to northeast. Coastal waters along these areas will be light to slightly moderate.

Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise is expected at 6:22 a.m. and sunset at 5:39 p.m. today.

As per PAGASA, it is important for all residents to stay alert and take necessary precautions against flooding and other weather-related hazards.

Stay safe and stay informed.

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