QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Parts of the country can expect cloudy skies and rain showers on Friday, November 13, as the weakening northeast monsoon, locally known as amihan, and the easterlies affect different regions, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
In its 5:00 a.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA noted that the amihan is currently confined to Northern Luzon and is anticipated to weaken further in the coming days. Meanwhile, the easterlies are bringing precipitation to the eastern sections of Southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao.
“May dalawang weather systems pa rin po tayo na magdadala ng mga pag-ulan sa ating bansa specifically dito sila sa silangang bahagi ng Pilipinas,” PAGASA weather specialist Leanne Loreto said.
”‘Yung amihan natin ay mas humihina at sa ngayon ay nakakaapekto na lamang sa Northern Luzon. Inaasahan po natin na patuloy pa po itong hihina sa susunod pa na mga araw. Sa ngayon din po magdadala ng mga pag-ulan itong Easterlies naman dito sa Eastern sections ng Southern Luzon, Visayas. and Mindanao,” she added.
Regional Weather Breakdown
- Northern Luzon: Cagayan, Isabela, Apayao, and Kalinga will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains due to the amihan. The Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, and the remainder of Cagayan Valley can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies accompanied by light, occasional rains.
- Southern Luzon & Metro Manila: Albay, Sorsogon, and Catanduanes will see cloudy skies, scattered rain showers, and thunderstorms driven by the easterlies. Metro Manila and the rest of Central and Southern Luzon will generally experience fair weather, with potential isolated rain showers caused by localized thunderstorms. Palawan will similarly have fair weather with a chance of isolated thunderstorms.
- Visayas & Mindanao: Eastern Visayas, Caraga, the Davao Region, Soccsksargen, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi will face cloudy skies and scattered rains from the easterlies. Other areas across the Visayas and Mindanao will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated afternoon and evening rain showers or thunderstorms.
PAGASA advises the public to carry umbrellas as protection against sudden downpours and intense sunlight, particularly across the western and central parts of the Visayas and Mindanao.
As of press time, the weather bureau is not monitoring any low-pressure areas or tropical cyclones inside or near the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
Additionally, no gale warnings are raised over the country’s coastal waters, where sea conditions are forecast to range from slight to moderate.