Thunderstorms expected in most parts of PH

Most parts of the Philippines are expected to experience thunderstorms in the next 24 hours, PAGASA said Wednesday afternoon.

According to PAGASA's 4 p.m. forecast, localized thunderstorms could occur nationwide, with the exception of Palawan, where the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) will have an impact on the weather.

Meanwhile, PAGASA continues to monitor the tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

At 3 p.m., the tropical depression was located 800 kilometers west of northern Luzon, with maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour and gustiness of 55 km/h, and moving northwestward at 25 km/h.

Winds will be light to moderate, while coastal waters will be slight to moderate throughout the country.

Sunrise in Metro Manila will be at 5:29 a.m. on Thursday. — Mariel Celine Serquiña/VBL, GMA Integrated News