The easterlies and the northeast monsoon, locally known as amihan, will continue to bring rains to parts of the Philippines on Tuesday, according to the state weather bureau.
Rainfall and Storm Warnings Across Regions
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration reported that scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will affect Caraga, the Davao Region, Eastern Samar, Southern Leyte, Bohol, Misamis Oriental, and Camiguin due to the easterlies. Meanwhile, amihan will bring rains to Aurora, Quezon, and Camarines Norte. PAGASA warned that moderate to heavy rains in these specific areas could trigger flash floods or landslides.
Amihan will also bring light rains over Cagayan Valley and the Cordillera Administrative Region. Isolated light rains are expected over Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon, while the rest of the country will experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms driven by the easterlies.
Winds and seas vary across the country
Northern Luzon alongside the eastern parts of central and southern Luzon can expect moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough sea conditions, according to PAGASA projections. Winds elsewhere across the country will be light to moderate, accompanied by slight to moderate coastal seas.
Did You Know? The northeast monsoon, locally known as amihan, brings cooler weather and winds from the northeast that affect various regions of the Philippines during its active season.
Which regions will experience rain and sea conditions
Which regions will experience heavy rains due to the easterlies and amihan?
As a result of the easterlies, precipitation and thunderstorms are anticipated across Caraga, the Davao Region, Eastern Samar, Southern Leyte, Bohol, Misamis Oriental, and Camiguin, as detailed by PAGASA. Meanwhile, amihan will bring rains over Aurora, Quezon, and Camarines Norte.
What sea conditions are expected in northern Luzon?
Meteorologists at the bureau predicted that northern Luzon and the eastern sections of central and southern Luzon will experience moderate to strong winds alongside moderate to rough seas. DZRH noted that a gale warning remains in effect for Batanes, coastal areas of Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur, and the northern and eastern seaboards of Cagayan including the Babuyan Islands.
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