The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday, Feb. 26 said the effects of the northeast monsoon may continue to prevail over Luzon until the end of the month.

In PAGASA's 4 a.m. forecast, weather specialist Obet Badrina said cold nights may still be experienced due to the northeast monsoon, locally known as "amihan."

"Inaasahan natin na itong amihan ay magpapatuloy sa linggong ito kaya asahan natin bandang gabi, iyong mga gabi natin posibleng malalamig pero sa bandang tanghali asahan pa rin natin iyong mainit na temperatura maaaring maranasan sa malaking bahagi ng ating bansa (It is expected that amihan will continue to prevail this week that is why in the evening, our nights may be cold, but in the noon time, still expect hot temperatures that may be experienced in huge parts of the country)," Badrina said.

In Cagayan Valley, Aurora, and Quezon, cloudy skies with light rains will be felt, while Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains due to amihan.

Meanwhile, the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies, or the warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, and localized thunderstorms.

PAGASA warned the public of risks from flash floods or landslides that may occur in the affected areas during severe thunderstorms.

Moreover, Badrina added that the amihan may affect parts of Visayas based on the three-day weather outlook of PAGASA.

"Inaasahan natin na aabot dito sa may area ng Visayas ang northeast monsoon o amihan at magdadala ng mga isolated light rains hanggang araw ng Miyerkules habang may mga pagkidlat at pagkulog na mararanasan pagdating ng araw ng Huwebes (We expect that the northeast monsoon will reach Visayas area and will bring isolated light rains until Wednesday, while there will be thunderstorms on Thursday)," Badrina said.

He also warned the public in parts of Mindanao of flash floods or landslides, as rains may occur in the next three days due to the easterlies. 

From Feb. 27 to 29, the actual air temperatures in some key areas are as follows: Metro Manila (23°C to 33°C); Baguio City (14°C to 25°C); Legazpi City (23°C to 31°C); Davao City (24°C to 32°); Cebu City (25°C to 32°C); Iloilo City (25°C to 32°C); Tacloban City (24°C to 32°C); Cagayan de Oro (24°C to 32°C); and Zamboanga  (24°C to 34°C).