Easterlies Bring Scattered Rains, Thunderstorms Over Parts of Mindanao
Easterlies Bring Rains, Thunderstorms Over Parts of Mindanao

The easterlies continue to influence weather conditions across the Philippines, bringing cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over several areas in Mindanao, according to the state weather bureau on Tuesday.

Weather Forecast Details

In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) identified Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Zamboanga del Sur, and Misamis Occidental as areas that may experience moderate to at times heavy rains. These conditions could potentially trigger flash floods or landslides in vulnerable regions.

Metro Manila and Other Areas

Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies. The public is advised to remain cautious as severe thunderstorms may lead to flash floods or landslides.

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Wind and Coastal Conditions

Light to moderate winds will prevail over Southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao, coming from the east to northeast direction. Coastal waters in these areas are expected to be slight to moderate, with wave heights ranging from 0.6 to 1.8 meters.

Northern and Central Luzon will also experience light to moderate winds from the east to southeast, with coastal waters ranging from 0.6 to 1.5 meters.

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