Residents in several parts of the country should continue to prepare for wet weather as the enhanced southwest monsoon, locally known as Habagat, remains active despite Tropical Cyclone Domeng moving away from the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
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According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected to affect Luzon, Western Visayas, and Negros Occidental from Wednesday, June 3, to Friday, June 5.
The weather bureau said that while Domeng is expected to leave PAR, the cyclone's circulation continues to strengthen the southwesterly windflow, resulting in increased moisture and unstable weather conditions over large parts of the country.
Areas Expected to Experience Frequent Rainfall
PAGASA forecasts that the following regions may experience periods of moderate to occasionally heavy rain and thunderstorms:
- Most of Luzon
- Western Visayas
- Negros Occidental
Residents in low-lying and mountainous areas are advised to remain alert for possible flooding and rain-induced landslides, particularly during prolonged or intense downpours.
Fair Weather for Other Areas, but Thunderstorms Remain Possible
For the rest of the country, partly cloudy to cloudy skies are expected. However, isolated rain showers and thunderstorms may still develop, especially during the afternoon and evening due to localized thunderstorms and daytime heating.
Weather experts note that these isolated storms can still produce brief heavy rainfall, lightning, and strong winds despite generally fair conditions earlier in the day.
Marine and Travel Advisory
The enhanced Habagat may also create rougher sea conditions along western coastal waters. Fisherfolk operating small vessels and passengers planning sea travel are encouraged to monitor the latest advisories from local authorities and PAGASA before departing.
Travelers should also anticipate possible weather-related delays in areas affected by thunderstorms and heavy rain.
PAGASA Monitoring Weather Developments
PAGASA continues to monitor weather systems affecting the country and may issue updated forecasts should conditions change. The agency advises the public to stay informed through official weather bulletins and local government announcements.
Although Domeng is moving away from the Philippines, its indirect effects through the southwest monsoon are expected to keep wet weather conditions in place through the end of the workweek.
Although Tropical Storm Domeng is unlikely to make landfall, PAGASA warns that it will likely intensify into a typhoon and enhance southwesterly winds, bringing heavy rains and rough seas to various parts of the country starting this weekend.
