Cloudy skies, scattered rains to mark Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day celebrations on Friday will be marked by cloudy skies and scattered rains across several parts of the Philippines due to the combined effects of the Shear Line, easterlies, and the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).

Extreme Northern Luzon, specifically Batanes and Babuyan Islands, will experience cloudy conditions with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms brought by the Shear Line.

The Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, and Quezon will also face cloudy skies and scattered rains due to the easterlies.

Northern Mindanao, Caraga, and Davao Region will expect cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the ITCZ.

Moderate to heavy rains in these areas could result in flash floods or landslides.

The rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the ITCZ and the easterlies.

Flash floods or landslides are also possible during severe thunderstorms.

Strong winds and rough coastal waters will prevail across extreme Northern Luzon, while the rest of Northern Luzon will experience moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas.

A low-pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility still has a slim chance of developing into a tropical cyclone.