Amihan, ITCZ to affect parts of Luzon, Mindanao

Cloudy skies and rain are expected in parts of Luzon and Mindanao over the next 24 hours due to the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan), PAGASA said Wednesday afternoon.

In its 4 p.m. weather forecast, the state weather bureau said cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms will persist over Caraga, Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, Zamboanga Peninsula, Palawan, Basilan, and Tawi-Tawi due to the ITCZ.

Bicol Region, Caraga, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar, and Leyte will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the easterlies.

Cloudy skies with rain will be observed over the Cagayan Valley region and the provinces of Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Aurora, and Quezon due to the Amihan.

The rest of the country will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies.

PAGASA warned that these weather conditions may trigger flash floods and landslides.

The Amihan will also bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains in Metro Manila, the Ilocos Region, the rest of the Cordillera Administrative Region, and the rest of Central Luzon.

PAGASA said these weather conditions have no significant impact on the affected areas.

State meteorologists also said winds will be moderate to strong, while coastal waters will be moderate to rough in Luzon and Visayas. Mindanao will experience light to moderate winds and slight to moderate coastal water conditions.

Thursday's sunrise in Metro Manila is expected at 6:15 a.m.—MCG, GMA Integrated News