MANILA, Philippines – The state-run weather agency said on Tuesday that there is still a possibility of a tropical cyclone forming inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility although the country is now under the warm and dry season.
Weather specialist Veronica Torres of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), in a 5 a.m. briefing, also said that the northeasterly winds would still be likely over extreme Northern Luzon despite the termination of the northeast monsoon or ‘amihan’ season.
She said the easterlies – winds that pass through the Pacific Ocean and carry warm and humid weather – would prevail in most parts of the archipelago including Northern Samar and Eastern Samar at which cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms would occur.
The same weather system would be affecting Metro Manila and the rest of the country where partly cloudy to overcast skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms would be likely over the next 24 hours, the national weather bureau said.
“Generally, the country can expect fair weather all throughout the day but hotter temperatures can be felt especially in late morning until mid-afternoon,” the Pagasa forecaster said.