Fair weather is expected to prevail across the Philippines on Tuesday, though the state weather bureau warns that isolated rain showers and thunderstorms may develop in the afternoon and evening. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the country remains free of tropical cyclones or low-pressure areas.
What is causing the current weather pattern?
The prevailing conditions are driven by the easterlies, which are warm winds originating from the Pacific Ocean. Pagasa weather specialist Veronica Torres noted that these winds are currently affecting the eastern sections of both the Visayas and Mindanao. While the nation is experiencing generally fair conditions, this moisture-laden air flow is the primary factor behind the localized thunderstorm activity expected later in the day.
Which areas are most affected?
While most of the country will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies, specific regions face a higher likelihood of rain. Pagasa identified Eastern Visayas, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Davao Oriental as areas where isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are expected due to the easterlies. In contrast, Metro Manila and the remainder of the archipelago are forecast to have generally fair weather, though residents there should still anticipate isolated rain showers later in the day.
What happens next?
The current weather pattern is likely to persist over the next three to five days, according to Pagasa. For those operating at sea, conditions remain stable for the immediate future; the bureau confirmed that no gale warning has been raised over any of the country’s seaboards. Because there are no tropical cyclones or low-pressure areas within or near the Philippine area of responsibility, the forecast suggests a period of relative stability despite the daily possibility of localized thunderstorms.
