MANILA — Easterlies and the northeast monsoon, known as “amihan,” are set to continue their influence, bringing partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with isolated rain showers across much of the Philippines, according to the latest update from the weather bureau on Saturday (16 March 2024).
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) indicated in its 4 a.m. bulletin that the northeast monsoon would result in cloudy skies with isolated light rains affecting the Ilocos and Cordillera regions, as well as Cagayan Valley.
Meanwhile, Metro Manila and other areas can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with sporadic rain showers or thunderstorms, attributed to the easterlies and localized thunderstorms.
Winds are anticipated to be light to moderate throughout the archipelago, accompanied by slight to moderate seas, PAGASA added.
Temperature-wise, Metro Manila is forecasted to experience a range of 24°C to 32°C, while Baguio City is expected to see temperatures between 16°C to 24°C. Laoag City should expect a range of 23°C to 31°C, Legazpi City 25°C to 31°C, Metro Cebu 25°C to 31°C, Puerto Princesa City 26°C to 32°C, and Metro Davao 24°C to 33°C.
(By el Amigo/MNM)
