ITCZ to bring rains in many parts of Mindanao, says Pagasa
(Satellite image from DOST / Pagasa)
MANILA, Philippines — Several areas in Mindanao will see overcast skies and rains on Thursday due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
In a morning forecast, state weather specialist Chenel Dominguez said Caraga, Davao Region, Camiguin, Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the ITCZ.
“Para naman dito sa Palawan at nalalabing bahagi ng Mindanao, asahan naman po natin na makararanas tayo ng maaliwalas na panahon, pero mataas ang tsansa ng mga localized thunderstorms pagdating sa hapon at sa gabi,” Dominguez noted.
(Meanwhile, Palawan and the rest of Mindanao will experience generally fair weather, but there is a high chance of localized thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.)
Dominguez also said the easterlies will trigger cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms in Visayas, Bicol Region, and Romblon.
Article continues after this advertisementOn the other hand, Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms also due to the easterlies.
Article continues after this advertisement“Asahan din po natin, magiging mainit at maalinsangan ang ating tanghali hanggang hapon na may tsansa ng mga localized thunderstorms pagdating sa hapon at sa gabi,” Dominguez said.
(Expect hot and humid weather from midday to afternoon, with a chance of localized thunderstorms later in the day.)
The shear line will likewise bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms in Batanes and Babuyan Islands in Northern Luzon.
“Tumaas ‘yung axis ng ating shear line, which is ‘yung salubungan ng mainit at malamig na hangin. Sa ngayon, itong shear line po natin ay nakakaapekto dito sa may extreme northern Luzon,” she added.
(The axis of the shear line, where warm and cold air meet, has shifted. Currently, it is affecting extreme Northern Luzon.)
Pagasa warned the public of possible flash floods or landslides in affected areas due to moderate to heavy rains.
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Despite the weather disturbances, Pagasa said the low-pressure area (LPA) being monitored remains outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and it has a low chance of developing into a tropical cyclone.
“Sa ngayon, meron tayong low-pressure area dito sa labas ng ating Philippine Area of Responsibility. Ito ‘yung huling namataan sa layong 430 kilometers northwest ng Pag-asa Island,” Dominguez said.
(We are monitoring a low-pressure area outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. It was last spotted 430 kilometers northwest of Pag-asa Island.)
“Mababa naman po yung tsansa na ito ay maging isang ganap na bagyo at wala rin itong direktang epekto sa anumang parte ng ating bansa,” she explained.
(The LPA’s chance of developing into a tropical cyclone is low and has no direct effect on any part of the country.)
Pagasa likewise raised a gale warning in the northern seaboard of Northern Luzon, affecting the coastal areas of Batanes.
Rough to very rough sea conditions are expected in these areas, with waves ranging from 2.8 to 4.5 meters.
“Pinapaalalahanan po natin ang mga kababayan po natin, lalo na po yung mga sasakyang maliit pandagat, na delikado po pumalaot para dito sa coastal waters ng Batanes,” Dominguez said.
(We remind our fellow citizens, especially small sea vessel operators, that sailing is dangerous in the coastal waters of Batanes.)
