The northeast monsoon, or amihan, is forecast to bring cloudy skies and rains over Northern Luzon, while the easterlies are expected to affect the rest of the country on Friday, November 13, the state weather bureau said.

In its 5 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said amihan, which is now weakening, continues to affect Northern Luzon, while the easterlies are bringing rains to the eastern sections of Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

"May dalawang weather systems pa rin po tayo na magdadala ng mga pag-ulan sa ating bansa specifically dito sila sa silangang bahagi ng Pilipinas," weather specialist Leanne Loreto said. 

"'Yung amihan natin ay mas humihina at sa ngayon ay nakakaapekto na lamang sa Northern Luzon. Inaasahan po natin na patuloy pa po itong hihina sa susunod pa na mga araw. Sa ngayon din po magdadala ng mga pag-ulan itong Easterlies naman dito sa Eastern sections ng Southern Luzon, Visayas. and Mindanao," she added. 

Cagayan, Isabela, Apayao and Kalinga will have cloudy skies with scattered rains due to the amihan. Other areas in Northern Luzon, including the Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region and the rest of Cagayan Valley, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with occasional light rains.

Meanwhile, the easterlies will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over Albay, Sorsogon and Catanduanes.

Metro Manila and the rest of Central and Southern Luzon will generally have fair weather, although isolated rain showers may occur due to localized thunderstorms.

Palawan will also experience generally fair weather, with possible isolated thunderstorms.

In Visayas and Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, Caraga, Davao Region, Soccsksargen, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi will have cloudy skies with scattered rains due to the easterlies.

Other parts of Visayas and Mindanao will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon and evening.

The public is advised to bring umbrellas to prepare for possible rain showers and intense sunlight, especially in the western and central portions of Visayas and Mindanao.

The weather bureau also said it is not monitoring any low-pressure area or tropical cyclone inside or near the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

No gale warning is in effect over the country's coastal waters, with sea conditions expected to remain slight to moderate.