In a continuation of recent forecasts, the northeast monsoon and easterlies are bringing light rains across the Philippines, with cloudy skies and isolated showers in various regions, PAGASA reported on Dec. 25. No major impacts are expected, though thunderstorms warrant caution.
The northeast monsoon will bring cloudy skies and light rains over Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, and Apayao. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon face partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with isolated light rains.
Easterlies will affect the Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan with partly cloudy to cloudy skies, isolated rain showers, or thunderstorms—flash floods or landslides possible in severe cases.
Winds: Strong to gale-force northeast winds over extreme Northern Luzon (rough to very rough seas); moderate to strong over the rest of Northern Luzon (moderate to rough coastal waters); light to moderate elsewhere (slight to moderate seas).
No significant impacts anticipated from the monsoon, but public advised to stay cautious during thunderstorms.
