Spectators and participants heading to Sinulog weekend events in Cebu City are advised to prepare for possible rain showers and generally fair but unsettled weather, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
Pagasa attributed the conditions to easterlies—warm and humid winds from the Pacific—that continue to influence much of the Visayas, including Cebu.
A shear line is affecting eastern Southern Luzon, while the northeast monsoon remains dominant over northern Luzon.
In its weekend forecast, the Pagasa Visayas regional office said Cebu will experience partly cloudy to at times cloudy skies on Saturday, January 10, with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
The weather coincides with major Sinulog activities such as the Sinulog sa Dakbayan and the Sinulog Brass Band Competition.
Daytime temperatures are expected to range from 26 to 31 degrees Celsius.
Winds will be light to moderate from the northeast, while coastal waters are forecast to be slight to moderate—generally favorable but requiring caution, especially for maritime activities.
Similar conditions are expected on Sunday, January 11, as Sinulog festivities continue.
Pagasa said Cebu will again have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with possible rain showers or thunderstorms, temperatures ranging from 26 to 29 degrees Celsius, light to moderate northeast winds, and slight to moderate seas.
Across the Visayas, Eastern Visayas may experience cloudier skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms, while the rest of the region will see generally fair weather with isolated rain showers.
Pagasa, however, warned that moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas may affect the eastern section of the Visayas, as well as Palawan, the Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro due to the northeast monsoon. The rest of the Visayas, including Cebu, is expected to have lighter winds and calmer seas.
The weather bureau advised the public—especially those attending outdoor Sinulog events and those traveling by sea—to stay alert for sudden weather changes and to continue monitoring official advisories throughout the weekend. (LLP)
