Finally, clear skies in Metro Manila but rain to persist in some parts of Luzon

Weather satellite image from Pagasa’s website

MANILA, Philippines — After days of rain caused by typhoons and the southwest monsoon, Metro Manila and other parts of the country will experience generally fair weather today, August 5.

According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), Metro Manila will mostly see clear skies despite localized thunderstorms from afternoon to evening.

“Sa Metro Manila at sa nalalabing parte ng ating bansa, ay mas maaliwalas na panahon ang ating inaasahan, asahan pa rin natin ang mga tsansa ng mga localized thunderstorms mamayang hapon, hanggang sa gabi,” said Pagasa weather specialist Daniel Villamil.

(In Metro Manila and the rest of our country, we are expecting more clear weather, let’s still expect the chances of localized thunderstorms this afternoon, until the evening.)

But certain parts of Luzon may continue to experience rain Saturday.

Pagasa said the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, is expected to bring rains in Ilocos Region, Abra, Benguet, Zambales, and Bataan.

“Patuloy ang pag-iral ng southwest monsoon o hanging habagat sa kanlurang bahagi ng Luzon, kaya makararanas pa rin tayo ng maulap na kalangitan, na may kalat-kalat na pag-ulan, pagkulog, at pagkidlat sa mga lalawigan – sa Ilocos Region, sa Abra, Benguet, pati na rin sa Zambales at Bataan,” Villamil added.

(The southwest monsoon continues to prevail in the western part of Luzon, so we will still experience cloudy skies, with scattered rain, thunder, and lightning in the provinces – in the Ilocos Region, Abra , Benguet, as well as Zambales and Bataan.)

Pagasa further reported that is not seeing any weather systems forming within and outside the Philippine area of responsibility as of now.

However, gale warnings is still raised over the seaboards of Batanes, Ilocos Norte, Cagayan, and Babuyan Islands. Fisherfolk in these areas were advised to avoid sailing as moderate to rough sea conditions are expected due to the southwest monsoon.

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