MANILA — Fair weather accompanied by isolated rain showers is anticipated across the Philippines today Sunday (24 March 2024) according to the state weather bureau.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Eastern Visayas and Caraga regions will encounter cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to easterlies.

Meanwhile, in Metro Manila and other parts of the country, easterlies combined with localized thunderstorms may lead to partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.

PAGASA weather specialist Rhea Torres noted that aside from easterlies, no other weather system is expected to affect the Philippines, ensuring generally fair weather conditions for the day.

Moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough coastal waters are forecasted for northern and eastern regions, while elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate with slight to moderate coastal waters.

Temperature-wise, Metro Manila is expected to range from 25°C to 33°C, Baguio City from 16°C to 24°C, Laoag City from 24°C to 32°C, Legazpi City from 24°C to 32°C, Metro Cebu from 26°C to 32°C, Puerto Princesa City from 24°C to 32°C, and Metro Davao from 25°C to 33°C.

(el Amigo/MNM)