Easterlies, Amihan to cause rains across country

The easterlies and Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) are expected to bring cloudy skies and rain in several areas in the country in the next 24 hours, PAGASA said Monday afternoon.

According to its 4 p.m. weather forecast, the state weather bureau said Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, Palawan, Albay, Sorsogon, and Masbate will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the easterlies.

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms will persist in Metro Manila and the rest of the country, also due to the easterlies.

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

Meanwhile, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains will be observed in the Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, and Central Luzon, but with no significant impact.

State meteorologists also said winds will be moderate to strong, while coastal waters will be moderate to rough in the eastern sections of Southern Luzon and Visayas.

The rest of the country will experience light to moderate winds and slight to moderate coastal waters.

Sunrise in Metro Manila will be at 6:16 a.m. on Tuesday. —Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News