Rainy Sunday Forecast for Parts of PH: Shear Line, Amihan, and Easterlies Bring Scattered Showers

MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warns of a wet Sunday across several regions on December 14, 2025, as three weather systems—the shear line, northeast monsoon (amihan), and easterlies—converge to deliver scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. While no tropical cyclones are in sight, the combined influence could trigger flash floods or landslides in vulnerable areas, especially during heavy bursts.

The shear line will dominate eastern sections, bringing cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms to:

  • Bicol Region
  • Eastern Visayas
  • Quezon
  • Aurora

The amihan will drive cloudy conditions with light rains over:

  • Cagayan Valley
  • Cordillera Administrative Region
  • Ilocos Region
  • Rest of Central Luzon

Easterlies—warm, moist winds from the Pacific—will cause partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms across Metro Manila, the rest of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, with a higher chance of afternoon or evening downpours.

PAGASA weather specialist Obet Badrina advised caution: “Accumulation can happen quickly in low-lying areas—stay alert for sudden flooding.” No gale warnings are in effect, but moderate to rough seas (2.0-3.5 meters) are possible in northern and eastern seaboards, advising small vessels to exercise caution.

Temperatures remain mild: Metro Manila 24-31°C, Baguio 16-23°C, with hot and humid feels in the south.

As holiday preparations peak with Simbang Gabi and family trips, pack the ponchos and check local alerts—rain may dampen plans, but safety keeps the season bright.

Regional Weather Summary (December 14, 2025):

RegionConditionsRainfall Risk
Bicol, E. Visayas, Quezon, AuroraCloudy; scattered rains/thunderstormsModerate to heavy bursts
Cagayan Valley, CAR, IlocosCloudy; light rainsIsolated flash floods
Metro Manila & Rest of LuzonPartly cloudy; isolated thunderstormsAfternoon/evening possible
Visayas & MindanaoPartly cloudy; localized thunderstormsLow, but sudden heavy

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