Easterlies to bring rainshowers, thunderstorms over Metro Manila

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms are expected over Metro Manila and the rest of the country, PAGASA said Wednesday.

In its 24-hour forecast, the agency said this is caused by warm winds from the Pacific Ocean called the easterlies.

PAGASA warned affected residents against possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.

Meanwhile, the synoptic station at the Science Garden, Diliman, Quezon City recorded a minimum temperature of 24.6°C at 6 a.m. and a maximum temperature of 32.9°C at 1:55 p.m.

Thunderstorm Advisory No. 5 #NCR_PRSD
Issued at: 5:09 PM,18 August 2021 pic.twitter.com/bu9hPMvWZN

— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) August 18, 2021

In a 5:09 thunderstorm advisory, PAGASA said that moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Bataan within the next two hours.

As of posting time, heavy to intense rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are prevailing over Metro Manila, Cavite, Rizal, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Munoz, Bulacan, Pampanga, Zambales, Quezon, Laguna, and Batangas.

PAGASA said this may persist within two hours and affect nearby areas.

The agency advised affected residents to take precautionary measures against flash floods and landslides.—Joahna Lei Casilao/LDF, GMA News