(PNA file photo by Yancy LIm)
Rainy weather continues to dampen parts of Northern Luzon as the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” brings clouds and scattered downpours, according to the latest update from PAGASA.
In its 4 a.m. advisory on Saturday, the state weather bureau said Batanes will be dealing with cloudy skies, scattered rains, and possible thunderstorms brought about by the habagat.
Residents in the Ilocos and Cordillera regions, along with the rest of Cagayan Valley, should also brace for occasional rain showers and thunderstorms throughout the day.
Further south, Metro Manila and much of the country can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with chances of isolated thunderstorms popping up due to localized weather disturbances—especially in the afternoon or evening.
Coastal communities in the northern and western parts of Northern Luzon should prepare for moderate to strong winds and choppy seas. The rest of the archipelago will experience gentler breezes and calmer waters.
Meanwhile, a low-pressure area (LPA) tracked outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has now intensified into a tropical cyclone.
As of 3 a.m. Saturday, the storm was located 1,635 kilometers east-northeast of extreme Northern Luzon. It’s moving northeast at 25 kilometers per hour, carrying sustained winds of 55 kph and gusts of up to 70 kph. While it currently poses no direct threat to the country, weather authorities will continue to monitor its movement closely.
Stay tuned for further updates and keep your umbrellas ready—especially if you’re in the north.
