MANILA — Easterly winds are expected to bring overcast conditions and sporadic rain showers across the Philippines, as reported by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday.

The entire country can anticipate partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.

PAGASA’s 4:00 a.m. bulletin warns of potential severe thunderstorms that could lead to flash floods or landslides in vulnerable areas.

Additionally, the northeast monsoon, or “amihan” is predicted to cause isolated light rains in Batanes and the Babuyan Islands.

The prevailing conditions across the archipelago will feature light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.

Temperature forecasts include Metro Manila ranging from 25°C to 33°C, Baguio City from 17°C to 25°C, Laoag City from 25°C to 34°C, Legazpi City from 26°C to 33°C, Metro Cebu from 27°C to 32°C, Puerto Princesa City from 26°C to 33°C, and Metro Davao from 26°C to 33°C.

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