Cooler air rolls southward across Luzon while persistent tropical moisture drapes itself over the eastern seaboard, setting off a dual-system weather pattern that spans the Philippine archipelago.
The northeast monsoon, locally known as amihan, and the easterlies converge to drive damp, breezy conditions across multiple regions, the Philippine News Agency reported. State meteorologists indicate that the amihan is strengthening, pushing cooler temperatures into northern and central areas while reaching Metro Manila and Calabarzon.
Pagasa weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio stated, The amihan is expected to strengthen; Northern Luzon and Central Luzon are currently being affected by it,
adding that This will reach Metro Manila and Calabarzon by noon or this afternoon.
Caraga, the Davao Region, Eastern Samar, Southern Leyte, Bohol, Misamis Oriental, and Camiguin face scattered rain showers and thunderstorms driven by the easterlies. Meanwhile, amihan-induced rains soak Aurora, Quezon, and Camarines Norte, where the state weather bureau warns that moderate to heavy downpours could trigger flash floods or landslides. The Bicol Region, Davao Oriental, and Davao Occidental also experience similar weather conditions due to the easterlies.
Lighter precipitation marks the forecast for the Cagayan Valley and the Cordillera Administrative Region. Metro Manila and the remainder of Luzon experience isolated light rains with minimal disruption, while the rest of the country encounters localized convective storms.
Beyond the immediate landmass, tracking centers monitor Typhoon Cempaka situated outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The system packs maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour with gusts of up to 150 kph, according to Inquirer. Forecast models show the disturbance entering the area briefly before tracking away from land.
Once it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility, it is given the local name Samuel, though it is not expected to affect the country and is forecast to exit and move farther away from the landmass.
Northern Luzon and the eastern sections of central and southern Luzon experience moderate to strong winds alongside moderate to rough seas. Elsewhere across the island groups, lighter winds maintain slight to moderate coastal conditions.
