The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued Weather Advisory No. 18, warning of heavy to intense rainfall in Iloilo and other parts of Panay Island from tomorrow afternoon, December 21, until the afternoon of December 22. This weather event is due to the effects of a Low-Pressure Area (formerly “Querubin”) and the Shear Line.
Rainfall Outlook
Today until Tomorrow Afternoon (December 21):
• Heavy to Intense (100-200 mm): Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar, Biliran, Leyte, and Southern Leyte.
• Moderate to Heavy (50-100 mm): Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Masbate, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Aklan, Capiz, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Siquijor, Cebu, Bohol, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Dinagat Islands, and Surigao del Norte.
Tomorrow Afternoon to Sunday Afternoon (December 22):
• Heavy to Intense (100-200 mm): Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Palawan.
• Moderate to Heavy (50-100 mm): Laguna, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Romblon, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, Antique, Aklan, Capiz, Iloilo, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Samar.
Sunday Afternoon to Monday Afternoon (December 23):
• Heavy to Intense (100-200 mm): Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Catanduanes.
• Moderate to Heavy (50-100 mm): Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan, Aklan, Capiz, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Samar.
Additional Notes
• Rainfall may be more intense in mountainous and elevated areas, and the impact could be worsened by previous rainfall.
• Residents in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas are advised to remain vigilant and heed local authorities’ advisories.
Advisories and Warnings
PAGASA Regional Services Divisions may issue localized warnings and advisories, including Heavy Rainfall Warnings and Thunderstorm Advisories.
The next Weather Advisory will be issued at 11:00 PM tonight, or sooner if there are significant developments, according to the state weather bureau.
