Thunderstorms expected PH-wide on Sunday – Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — Localized thunderstorms are expected nationwide on Sunday due to the effects of the easterlies, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

“Sa Luzon, asahan po natin ang localized thunderstorms dulot po yan ng easterlies. May mga pagkakataon din ng rain showers lalong lalo na sa hapon at sa gabi,” said Pagasa weather specialist Samuel Duran.

(In Luzon, expect some localized thunderstorms caused by easterlies, there are also chances of rain showers, especially in the afternoon and evening.)

“Sa Visayas at Mindanao naman wala na rin po tayong inaasahang malawakang pagulan bagkos ‘yung mga localized thunderstorms dulot ng easterlies ang inaasahan,” he added.

(In Visayas and Mindanao, we do not expect widespread rain, only localized thunderstorms due to the easterlies.)

Duran likewise said that no weather disturbance is expected to enter or form within the country’s area of responsibility on Sunday.

Despite this, a gale warning was raised over the eastern seaboards of Northern Samar and Eastern Samar.

Moderate to rough sea conditions are in the rest of the country’s coasts.

Temperature range in key cities/areas according to Pagasa for Sunday:

  • Metro Manila: 22 to 32 degrees Celsius
  • Baguio City: 14 to 23 degrees Celsius
  • Laoag City:  22 to 32 degrees Celsius
  • Tuguegarao: 20 to 27 degrees Celsius
  • Legazpi City: 25 to 32 degrees Celsius
  • Puerto Princesa City: 25 to 31 degrees Celsius
  • Tagaytay: 22 to 29 degrees Celsius
  • Kalayaan Islands: 25 to 32 degrees Celsius
  • Iloilo City: 25 to 30 degrees Celsius
  • Cebu: 25 to 32 degrees Celsius
  • Tacloban City: 24 to 31 degrees Celsius
  • Cagayan De Oro City: 24 to 29 degrees Celsius
  • Zamboanga City: 24 to 33 degrees Celsius
  • Davao City: 24 to 31 degrees Celsius
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