MANILA – The weather bureau announced on Thursday (08 Aug 2024) that most parts of the Philippines will experience isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms.
The southwest monsoon will bring rain to Northern and Central Luzon, according to Benison Estareja, a forecaster for the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected in the Ilocos Region, Zambales, and Bataan, while isolated rain showers will occur in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, and the rest of Central Luzon.
“The rest of the country will experience isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms,” Estareja stated.
Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas will continue across the entire archipelago.
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Maria, located 2,230 km east-northeast of extreme Northern Luzon, is not expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and will have no direct effect on the country. Additionally, a low-pressure area (LPA) dissipated at around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, leaving no current weather disturbances affecting the country.
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