By el Amigo
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos can expect generally manageable weather conditions this weekend, although scattered rains and thunderstorms will continue to affect parts of Mindanao and other eastern sections of the country due to the prevailing easterlies, PAGASA said.
The state weather bureau said Saturday, November 14, will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Caraga, Davao Region and Marinduque.
Metro Manila and the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
PAGASA cautioned that moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall during thunderstorms could trigger flash floods and landslides, especially in low-lying communities and areas with unstable slopes.
The easterlies, or warm winds coming from the Pacific Ocean, remain the dominant weather system affecting much of the country, bringing moisture that can fuel cloud formation and localized thunderstorms.
For Sunday, November 15, PAGASA expects scattered rains and thunderstorms to persist over Caraga and Davao Region.
The rest of the country, including Metro Manila, will generally have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
Batanes and the Babuyan Islands will also experience mostly cloudy conditions with isolated light rains as the northeast monsoon, locally known as Amihan, affects the northernmost parts of Luzon.
Despite the possibility of occasional rainfall, most areas may still enjoy periods of sunshine, particularly during the morning, before clouds develop later in the day.
Winds will generally remain light to moderate, blowing from the east to northeast across most of the archipelago. Coastal waters are forecast to be slight to moderate, with wave heights ranging from 0.6 to 2.5 meters.
PAGASA advised the public to stay updated on weather bulletins and local thunderstorm advisories, as weather conditions may change rapidly.
Residents are urged to exercise caution during heavy downpours, avoid waterways that may suddenly rise and take precautions against possible flooding and landslides.
The agency also reminded the public that even isolated thunderstorms can produce dangerous weather conditions in affected communities.
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