MANILA — Two weather systems are expected to bring in warm, humid conditions across the Philippines, according to the state weather bureau.
As of Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 8:14 am, a high-pressure area (HPA) ridge combined with the easterlies are forecasted to maintain the prevailing warm and humid weather throughout the country, as stated by Benison Estareja of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
“The HPA, in contrast to the low-pressure area (LPA), inhibits cloud formation, resulting in generally fair weather. However, this will also trigger rainfall in the eastern part of Northern Luzon,” explained Estareja.
Additionally, the easterlies, while bringing warm and humid conditions, are expected to cause scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over the Davao Region and Soccsksargen. These regions may experience moderate to heavy rains, potentially leading to flash floods or landslides.
Meanwhile, isolated rain showers are anticipated in Metro Manila and other parts of the country due to the influence of the easterlies and localized thunderstorms.
Temperatures are projected to soar, with Tuguegarao potentially reaching up to 36°C, Laoag and the Kalayaan Islands up to 34°C, and Metro Manila, Iloilo, and Tagaytay up to 33°C.
Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas are expected across the archipelago.
Estareja also noted that no tropical cyclones are anticipated to develop throughout the week.
(el Amigo/MNM)
