PAGASA Releases Latest Weather Update for Thursday (January 4, 2024)
PAGASA LATEST UPDATE – The state weather bureau reported that generally fair weather will prevail over most parts of the country.
On Thursday (January 4, 2024), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration released the latest weather update in the country. The northeast monsoon and the easterlies will affect the country’s weather conditions.
PAGASA reported that most of the country will experience generally fair weather with chances of light rainfall due to the effects of the northeast monsoon and the easterlies.
State weather bureau specialist Obet Badrina said that amihan will bring some light rainfall over several areas in Northern Luzon.
“Asahan pa rin natin ang tiyansa ng mahihihinang pagulan sa Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Aurora, at Quezon dahil sa amihan, In the rest of Luzon, we see the possibility of isolated rains still caused by the northeast monsoon, but generally fair weather will be experienced,” Badrina said.
The northeast monsoon will bring cloudy weather conditions with rains over Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Aurora, and Quezon.
Amihan will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains over Metro Manila, the rest of Luzon, and Western Visayas.
The easterlies and localized thunderstorms will bring similar weather conditions over the rest of the country.
“The regional services division of Pagasa will always provide an update if there are thunderstorms formed and observed that may cause rain,” he added.
The weather agency warned the public of possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains and severe thunderstorms.
Meanwhile, the coastal water condition over Northern Luzon will be rough. The remaining parts of Luzon will have moderate to rough seas. The rest of the country will have slight to moderate surrounding sea conditions, according to PAGASA.
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