By el Amigo

MANILA — Cloudy skies accompanied by isolated rains are anticipated over a majority of the Philippines this Saturday (20 Jan 2024), as reported by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

The northeast monsoon affecting Northern Luzon is expected to result in partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with isolated light rains over the Cagayan Valley, Ilocos, and Cordillera regions.

Meanwhile, the rest of the country, including Metro Manila, will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with sporadic rain showers or thunderstorms, attributed to the easterlies and localized thunderstorms.

In terms of wind and sea conditions, the eastern sections of the Visayas and Mindanao will experience strong winds and rough coastal waters.

The remaining areas of the archipelago will encounter moderate to strong winds along with moderate to rough seas.

Temperature ranges for the day are as follows: Metro Manila, 21°C to 30°C; Baguio City, 14°C to 23°C; Laoag City, 21°C to 29°C; Legazpi City, 23°C to 30°C; Metro Cebu, 25°C to 30°C; Puerto Princesa City, 24°C to 31°C; and Metro Davao, 23°C to 31°C.

(el Amigo/MNM)