Localized thunderstorms are expected to continue over parts of Mindanao and Eastern Visayas today, June 15, as the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) continues to affect southern portions of the country, the state weather bureau said.
According to the latest weather advisory from the PAGASA Weather Forecasting Center, the ITCZ, where winds from different hemispheres meet, is bringing cloudy skies and scattered rain showers with lightning and thunder over Mindanao and the eastern section of the Visayas.
In contrast, fair weather is expected over most parts of Luzon and western sections of the Visayas, with the easterlies still prevailing. The southwest monsoon or habagat remains weak, resulting in less cloud formation over the western side of the country.
Despite generally fair conditions, localized thunderstorms may still develop in the afternoon or evening in several areas, including Metro Manila.
PAGASA weather specialist Obet Badrina also noted that no low-pressure area is being monitored at this time, but there remains a chance for a tropical cyclone to develop in the Philippine Area of Responsibility in the coming days. The ITCZ is also expected to shift further south this week, possibly reducing rainfall over Eastern Visayas and parts of Mindanao.
“Ngayong araw, inaasahan pa rin natin yong maulap na kalangitan na mas malaking tsansa ng mga kalat-kalat na mga pag-ulan, pagkidlat, at pagkulog sa may bahagi ng Mindanao at gayon din sa may Eastern Visayas,” he said.
“Sa nalalabing bahagi naman ng ating kapuloan, easterlies o yung hangin na bumula pa rin sa karagat ng Pasipiko, ang siyang nakakapekto sa simpong bahagi ng ating bansa,” Badrina added.
Meanwhile, isolated rain showers and thunderstorms may continue in Palawan, as well as in Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, and Central Visayas.
Here are today’s forecast temperatures across key cities:
– Laoag: 27-33°C
– Baguio: 18-25°C
– Tuguegarao: 26-32°C
– Metro Manila: 27-34°C
– Tagaytay: 25-32°C
– Legazpi: 26-32°C
– Puerto Princesa: 26-32°C
– Kalayaan Islands: 27-32°C
– Tacloban: 25-31°C
– Cebu: 25-32°C
– Iloilo: 27-32°C
– Zamboanga City: 24-32°C
– Cagayan de Oro: 25-32°C
– Davao City: 25-32°C
Badrina said no gale warning is currently in effect. Sea travel is generally safe, but PAGASA advises small vessels to be cautious, especially when thunderstorms develop as these may trigger sudden strong waves.
