MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the southwest monsoon, known locally as “habagat,” will bring cloudy skies and scattered rains to several areas in Luzon on Saturday (08 June 2024).
According to PAGASA’s 4 a.m. bulletin, the Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, and Palawan will experience cloudy skies accompanied by scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the influence of the southwest monsoon. The weather bureau also cautioned that moderate to heavy rains could trigger flash floods or landslides in these areas.
The rest of the country, including Metro Manila, is expected to have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, caused by localized weather disturbances. PAGASA warned that severe thunderstorms could potentially result in flash floods or landslides.
Throughout the entire archipelago, light to moderate winds and slight to moderate sea conditions are anticipated.
Forecast temperatures for key areas are as follows:
Metro Manila: 24°C to 32°C
Baguio City: 17°C to 23°C
Laoag City: 25°C to 32°C
Legazpi City: 25°C to 33°C
Metro Cebu: 26°C to 32°C
Puerto Princesa City: 25°C to 32°C
Metro Davao: 24°C to 34°C
(*el Amigo/MNM)
