MANILA – The eastern section of the Philippines is expected to experience isolated to scattered rain showers, as easterlies influence the weather pattern, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in its 4 a.m. bulletin on Wednesday.
PAGASA predicts that the easterlies will result in cloudy skies accompanied by scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in Eastern Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, Davao Region, Bohol, and Lanao del Sur.
The weather bureau cautioned that these regions may face the risk of flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains.
Conversely, Batanes and Babuyan Islands are expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains, attributed to the northeast monsoon prevailing over extreme Northern Luzon.
For Metro Manila and the rest of the country, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are anticipated due to the influence of easterlies or localized thunderstorms.
PAGASA issued a warning about the potential for severe thunderstorms leading to flash floods or landslides in vulnerable areas.
Moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough coastal waters are expected over extreme Northern Luzon, while the rest of the country will experience light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.
Temperature ranges for key cities include Metro Manila at 23°C to 32°C, Baguio City at 16°C to 25°C, Laoag City at 23°C to 32°C, Legazpi City at 25°C to 30°C, Metro Cebu at 25°C to 30°C, Puerto Princesa City at 25°C to 32°C, and Metro Davao at 25°C to 30°C.
(JR AMIGO/AI/MNM)
