Four Weather Systems Bring Widespread Rain and Thunderstorms Across the Philippines

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported early Saturday that four distinct weather systems are currently influencing weather patterns nationwide.

According to the 4 a.m. bulletin, northeastern provinces including Apayao, Kalinga, Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, and Nueva Vizcaya will experience cloudy conditions accompanied by scattered rains and sporadic thunderstorms due to the influence of a shear line.

Additionally, the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is affecting several regions, bringing cloudy skies with scattered rain and thunderstorms to Caraga, Northern Mindanao, Davao, and Palawan. The rest of Mindanao is expected to see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, also attributed to the ITCZ.

The northeast monsoon is causing cloudy skies with rain in Batanes and much of the Cordillera region, while the Ilocos area can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Elsewhere, easterly winds will generate partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered rain showers or thunderstorms across other parts of the country.

Wind and sea conditions vary by region: Northern Luzon will experience moderate to strong winds with moderate to rough seas. The Visayas and the rest of Luzon will have moderate winds and seas, whereas Mindanao can expect light to moderate winds and slight to moderate sea conditions.

PAGASA advises residents and travelers to remain cautious given the current weather disturbances and to stay updated on further advisories.