Cloudy skies, rains on Monday due to shear line, easterlies, Amihan

Three weather systems are forecast to bring cloudy skies and scattered rains in different parts of the country on Monday, the state weather bureau said.

In its 4 a.m. daily weather forecast, PAGASA said the shear line is affecting the eastern section of Northern Luzon, while the Northeast Monsoon is affecting extreme Northern Luzon.

Meanwhile, the easterlies are affecting the rest of the country.

PAGASA added that there are no low pressure areas (LPAs) being monitored for possible tropical cyclone formation as of 2 a.m. Monday.

Cagayan and Isabela will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms as a result of the shear line.

The easterlies will cause cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Aurora and Quezon and partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms over Metro Manila and the rest of the country.

The state weather bureau warned of possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains or thunderstorms in areas affected by the easterlies.

Meanwhile, Ilocos Norte, Apayao, Batanes, and Babuyan Islands will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains due to the Northeast Monsoon.

The northern and eastern sections of the country will experience moderate winds and moderate coastal water conditions, while the rest of the country will have light to moderate winds and slight to moderate coastal water conditions.

Sunrise on Monday, February 16 is at 6:20 a.m. and sunset is at 6:01 p.m. — JMA, GMA Integrated News