MANILA – The southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” is expected to bring scattered rains to parts of Luzon and the western Visayas, according to the latest forecast from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) for Saturday (10 Aug 2024).
In its 4 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA reported that the habagat will cause cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in the Ilocos Region, Zambales, and Bataan. These areas may experience flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rainfall.
Metro Manila and other parts of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
Northern Luzon is forecasted to have moderate winds and coastal waters, while the rest of the country will experience light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.
Temperature forecasts for key cities are as follows:
Metro Manila: 26°C to 34°C
Baguio City: 18°C to 22°C
Tuguegarao City: 25°C to 34°C
Laoag City: 26°C to 31°C
Legazpi City: 26°C to 32°C
Metro Cebu: 27°C to 33°C
Puerto Princesa City: 25°C to 32°C
Metro Davao: 25°C to 33°C
Zamboanga City: 25°C to 33°C
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