The country will remain cyclone-free in the coming days, but afternoon thunderstorms are likely to prevail, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday, June 14.

PAGASA weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio said no tropical cyclone or low-pressure area is expected to enter or form within the Philippine Area of Responsibility this week.

However, he noted that warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, known as the easterlies, will continue to be the country’s dominant weather system over the next three days.

This may bring generally warm and humid conditions in the morning, and localized rainshowers and thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening.

Over the next 24 hours, cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms may prevail over Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, and Tawi-Tawi.

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms are also expected over Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, and the rest of Mindanao.

Metro Manila and the rest of the country may also experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorm activity.

PAGASA warned that while no tropical cyclone is affecting the country, severe thunderstorms may still trigger flash floods and landslides in low-lying and mountainous areas.

Aurelio added that no gale warning is currently in effect, meaning generally safe sea conditions.

However, he warned that sudden thunderstorms may still cause rough seas and reduced visibility over coastal waters.