State weather bureau PAGASA said heavy rains may hit Metro Manila today (Monday) when President Marcos delivers his third State of the Nation Address.
This as Tropical storm “Carina” maintained its strength while decelerating over the Philippine Sea, PAGASA said.
As of 5 p.m. Sunday, the storm’s center was estimated at 365 kilometers east northeast of Casiguran, Aurora. It was moving almost stationary, packing maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 105 km/h.
Carina is also forecast to reach typhoon category Monday evening.
PAGASA the expected rains on Monday are brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat, which is being enhanced by Carina.
Mr. Marcos is set to address the nation from the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City. Hundreds of protesters are expected to take to the streets around the area.
On Monday, moderate to occasionally heavy rains are forecast over Metro Manila, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, Batangas, and Calamian Islands, PAGASA said.
Heavy to intense rains could also arrive in La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, and Occidental Mindoro.
By Tuesday, PAGASA said heavy to intense rains could persist in La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, and Occidental Mindoro.
No Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) are currently in effect but PAGASA said Wind Signal No. 1 may be raised over extreme Northern Luzon and the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan, possibly today.
