Pagasa issues thunderstorm watch in Greater Metro Manila Area

MANILA, Philippines — Thunderstorms are “more likely” to develop over the Greater Metro Manila Area and could last until Thursday evening, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned.

Rains may be expected until 10 p.m. in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, and Cavite, said Pagasa in a thunderstorm watch posted on its Facebook account.

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In an early morning forecast, Pagasa said that rains may also occur in northern Luzon due to a frontal system.

“Possible po na makakaranas ng mga pag-ulan sa bahagi ng northern Luzon, or ilang bahagi ng northern Luzon area, diyan po sa Batanes at Cagayan dulot po ng epekto ng isang frontal system or ‘yung pagsasalubong ng malamig at mainit na hangin,” said Pagasa weather specialist Rhea Torres.

(It’s possible to experience rains in parts of northern Luzon or some parts of northern Luzon, particularly in Batanes and Cagayan, due to the effects of a frontal system or the convergence of cold and warm air winds.)

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Meanwhile, the cloud clusters spotted in the southern portion of the country can still form into a low-pressure area and enter the Philippine area of responsibility in the coming days.