Fair, warm weather expected nationwide on Wednesday (Oct. 16)

Satellite image from DOST / Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — Fair, warm weather is seen nationwide on Wednesday due to the easterlies, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported.

According to state weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio, the easterlies affecting Luzon and the eastern section of Visayas will bring warm weather to the country.

“Patuloy ang epekto ng easterlies sa Luzon at sa eastern section ng Visayas, kaya ngayong araw, makakaasa pa rin po tayo ng medyo mainit na panahon. Makakaasa rin na masisilayan po natin si haring araw,” Aurelio said in a morning forecast.

(The easterlies continue to affect Luzon and the eastern section of the Visayas. So today, we can expect warm weather and the sun will be visible.)

Easterlies are warm winds coming from the Pacific Ocean.

However, the state weather specialist noted there are still chances of isolated rain showers and thunderstorms nationwide.

“Makararanas ng bahagyang maulap hanggang sa maulap na kalangitan na may mga isolated na pag-ulan o biglaang buhos ng ulan dahil sa thunderstorm. Ang lagay ng panahon ay mararanasan po yan sa Luzon at gayundin po sa Visayas at Mindanao,” Aurelio explained.

(Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or sudden downpours due to thunderstorms will be experienced in Luzon, as well as in Visayas and Mindanao.)

Pagasa added these isolated rain showers may be expected in the afternoon or evening.

Meanwhile, no low-pressure area is being monitored by the state weather bureau within the Philippine area of responsibility.

Pagasa has not raised a gale warning over any of the country’s seaboards on Wednesday.

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