The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, June 29 said that the easterlies, or winds from the Pacific Ocean, are still affecting the eastern part of the country.
"Makikita dito sa ating latest satellite images, itong mga ka-ulapan sa silangang bahagi ng ating bansa ay ang patuloy na pag-iral ng easterlies o yung mainit na hangin galing sa karagatang Pasipiko (Our latest satellite images show cloud formations in the eastern part of our country, caused by the continued presence of the easterlies or warm winds coming from the Pacific Ocean.)," PAGASA Weather Specialist Daniel James Villamil said in the latest report.
In its 24-hour public weather forecast issued at 4:00 a.m., the state weather bureau noted that due to easterlies, Caraga, Davao Region, and Soccsksargen may experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.
Also due to the said weather system, the Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Aurora, and Quezon may have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
Meanwhile, PAGASA said that Metro Manila and the rest of the country may experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms.
These conditions may cause possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
"For the rest of the country, including Metro Manila, we expect generally clear weather today, with hot and humid conditions from morning until noon," Villamil said in a mix of English and Filipino.
"However, there is still a high chance of sudden and brief rain showers due to thunderstorms in the afternoon until evening, especially in the eastern sections of Luzon and the Visayas," he added.