Northeast monsoon, easterlies to bring rains over Luzon, Mindanao

The northeast monsoon and easterlies will bring rains to Luzon and most of Mindanao on Friday, January 24.

Batanes, Ilocos, Cordillera regions, Central Luzon, and the rest of Cagayan Valley will experience isolated light rains due to the northeast monsoon.

Metro Manila and the rest of Southern Luzon can expect cloudy skies with a chance of scattered showers, lightning, and thunder due to the easterlies.

Caraga, Davao Region, Soccsksargen, Catanduanes, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi will experience scattered rains and thunderstorms caused by the easterlies.

Residents in affected areas are advised to take precautions against possible floods or landslides during moderate to heavy rains.

The rest of the country will have isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies.

Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate coastal waters will prevail across the archipelago.

No low-pressure area was monitored for possible tropical cyclone formation.