Fair Weather with Thunderstorm Chances Across Philippines Expected Thursday
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecasts generally fair weather with thunderstorm chances across Philippines this Thursday. Residents should prepare for mostly sunny mornings followed by potential rain showers in the afternoon and evening.
According to Pagasa weather specialist Chenel Dominguez, fair weather will dominate from morning until noon, with temperatures rising and hot conditions developing through the afternoon. This typical pattern will bring a mix of sun and heat across the country, but the chance of afternoon thunderstorms remains significant.
Localized Thunderstorms and Habagat Effects
Regions such as Zambales, Bataan, and Occidental Mindoro face a higher likelihood of rain showers in the afternoon and evening due to the southwest monsoon, locally called habagat. “As for the rest of Luzon, including Metro Manila, we also expect generally fair weather, but we should also anticipate localized thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon and evening,” Dominguez explained. She advised everyone to carry protection against both heat and rain during these hours.
The habagat is also expected to bring cloudy skies and scattered rains to Kalayaan Island in Palawan. In Mindanao, areas like Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, and Davao Occidental will continue to experience cloudy skies with scattered rain caused by the intertropical convergence zone.
Visayas and Mindanao Weather Outlook
For the Visayas, Palawan, and other parts of Mindanao, fair weather will generally prevail. However, there remains a strong chance of localized thunderstorms, mainly during the afternoon and evening. Residents are encouraged to stay alert for sudden weather changes during these times.
Monitoring Tropical Depression Outside Philippine Area
Pagasa continues to monitor a tropical depression located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, about 1,045 kilometers west of Extreme Northern Luzon. This system has maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching the same speed. It is moving westward at 10 kilometers per hour.
Dominguez reassured the public that this tropical depression currently poses no direct threat to any part of the country. However, continuous monitoring will ensure timely updates if conditions change.
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