Wet, rainy Friday in many parts of PH

MANILA, Philippines — Rain showers are expected in parts of the country on Friday due to three weather systems, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

Pagasa weather specialist Obet Badrina said that the northeast monsoon, or “amihan,” will continue to prevail in most parts of Luzon.

The shear line, or the convergence of warm and cold winds, will trigger rain in parts of southern Luzon, while the low-pressure area (LPA) will affect Palawan and many parts of the Visayas and Mindanao.

‘Amihan,’ shear line

“A large part of the Bicol region, along with Quezon province, Occidental and Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon will be rainy today due to the shear line,” Badrina said in Filipino.

“The amihan or northeast monsoon will bring light rains to parts of Cagayan Valley, Cordillera, and Aurora,” he added.

Metro Manila forecast

Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon, Badrina reported, will see generally fair weather with isolated rain showers due to the “amihan.”

Vis-Min forecast

The LPA (formerly Tropical Depression Querubin) last spotted over the coastal waters of Mahinog, Camiguin will bring rains to Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan.

“It will be rainy in a large part of the Visayas due to the shear line and the low-pressure area. Palawan will also be rainy due to the expected movement of the LPA near the area,” Badrina said.

“Many parts of Mindanao will experience cloudy skies and thunderstorms due to the LPA,” he added.

Pagasa warned of possible floods and landslides in rain-affected areas.

Rough seas alert!

Meanwhile, gale warnings have been raised over the following areas where 2.8 to 4.5 meters of high waves are possible:

• Batanes
• Cagayan including Babuyan Islands
• Ilocos Norte
• Ilocos Sur
• western coast of Pangasinan
• Northern and eastern coasts of Catanduanes