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Habagat to Bring Isolated Rains Over Parts of Luzon
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Published: October 29, 2023 | Updated: October 29, 2023
Southwest Monsoon Impacts Western Luzon
The Southwest Monsoon, locally known as Habagat, is currently affecting the western sections of Northern and Central Luzon, bringing the possibility of isolated rain showers, according to a forecast released by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday.
Regional Weather Outlook
Residents in the Ilocos Region, Zambales, and Bataan should be prepared for partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. PAGASA warns that severe thunderstorms could trigger flash floods or landslides in these areas.
Meanwhile, the easterlies are expected to bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms to Caraga and the Davao Region. Similar to luzon,the potential for flash floods and landslides exists during severe thunderstorm activity.
Metro Manila and the rest of the country can anticipate partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorm development.Again, severe thunderstorms pose a risk of flash floods and landslides.
Coastal Waters and Sunrise/sunset
Coastal waters are currently moderate in the western section of northern Luzon,while conditions are slight to moderate in the rest of the archipelago. Sunrise occurred at 5:44 a.m. today, and sunset is expected at 6:04 p.m.
Tropical Storm Tapah Update
As of 3:00 a.m. today, Tropical storm Tapah (formerly known as Lannie while within the Philippine Area of Responsibility or PAR) was located 640 kilometers west of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.
The storm currently packs maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h near the center, with gusts reaching up to 9 km/h. Tapah is moving west northwestward at a speed of 15 km/h.
“During severe thunderstorms, flash floods or landslides may result.” – PAGASA
