Pagasa says on Wednesday, there is a slim possibility of a low-pressure area forming and developing into a tropical storm inside or outside of the Philippine area of responsibility within the week. (Photo courtesy of Pagasa)
MANILA, Philippines — There is a slim chance of a low-pressure area forming and developing into a tropical storm within the Philippine area of responsibility this week, the state weather bureau said on Wednesday.
It was also noted that the ridge of the high-pressure area continuously affects the eastern section of Northern Luzon, resulting in lesser chances of rain.
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“Kapag mayroon tayong ridge of high pressure area, maliit ‘yung tyansa na magkaroon tayo ng mga kaulapan o nahihirapang mabuo ‘yung mga kaulapan,” said Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Obet Badrina.
(When we have a ridge in a high-pressure area, there’s a slight chance of experiencing cloudiness or difficulty in forming clouds.)
“Dahil dun, maliit din ‘yung tyansa na magkaroon tayo ng mga pag-ulan, partikular na nga dito sa may silangang bahagi nitong Northern Luzon, partikular sa bahagi ng Cagayan Valley Region,” he added.
(Because of that, there’s also a minimal chance of having rainfall, particularly here in the eastern part of Northern Luzon, specifically in the Cagayan Valley Region.)
However, Badrina cautioned that isolated rain showers brought by localized thunderstorms may still be experienced for the rest of the country from afternoon to evening.
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In the same report, Badrina disclosed the possible temperature ranges in key cities or areas of the country for April 3:
Metro Manila: 25 to 35 degrees Celsius
Baguio City: 16 to 27 degrees Celsius
Laoag City: 25 to 33 degrees Celsius
Tuguegarao: 23 to 36 degrees Celsius
Legazpi City: 25 to 32 degrees Celsius
Tagaytay: 22 to 32 degrees Celsius
Puerto Princesa City: 25 to 33 degrees Celsius
Kalayaan Islands: 25 to 34 degrees Celsius
Iloilo City: 26 to 33 degrees Celsius
Metro Cebu: 26 to 33 degrees Celsius
Tacloban City: 25 to 32 degrees Celsius
Cagayan de Oro City: 24 to 32 degrees Celsius
Zamboanga City: 24 to 35 degrees Celsius
Metro Davao: 25 to 35 degrees Celsius
He added that there is still no gale warning alert on any of the country’s seaboards.
Last Tuesday, Pagasa warned that Guiuan, Eastern Samar; Catarman, Northern Samar; Roxas, Iloilo; Central Bicol State University of Agriculture-Pili, Camarines Sur and Aparri, Cagayan may experience a heat index of 42 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.
According to Pagasa, heat indices measuring 42 to 51 degrees Celsius fall under the “danger category.”
With prolonged exposure, people in areas under this category may potentially experience heat-related ailments such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.