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Scattered Rains, Scorching Heat: What To Expect In Today's Weather
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Brace for a weather combo. While parts of the country will see scattered rains, many areas—including Metro Manila—will still sizzle under dangerous heat levels, according to PAGASA’s latest advisory on Wednesday.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected over Southern Leyte, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, and Davao Occidental due to the easterlies—or warm, moist winds from the Pacific—sweeping across the country. The weather bureau warned that moderate to heavy rains in these areas may trigger flash floods or landslides, so residents are urged to stay alert.
Elsewhere, including Metro Manila, expect isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, mostly in the afternoon or evening.
No tropical cyclones are in sight for now, as no low-pressure areas have been spotted as of 8 a.m., so there’s no brewing storm to worry about—yet.
But don’t let the lack of a storm fool you—the heat is still very much on.
PAGASA forecaster Benison Estareja said the heat index (that “feels-like” temperature) could soar to 44°C in Cavite City, San Jose (Occidental Mindoro), Pili (Camarines Sur), Roxas City (Capiz), and Butuan (Agusan del Norte). Even Metro Manila won’t be spared, with NAIA and Quezon City expected to feel as hot as 42°C.
With heat indices between 42°C to 51°C falling under the “danger” category, Estareja warned of increased risks for heat cramps, exhaustion, or even heat stroke, especially with extended sun exposure.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected over Southern Leyte, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, and Davao Occidental due to the easterlies—or warm, moist winds from the Pacific—sweeping across the country. The weather bureau warned that moderate to heavy rains in these areas may trigger flash floods or landslides, so residents are urged to stay alert.
Elsewhere, including Metro Manila, expect isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, mostly in the afternoon or evening.
No tropical cyclones are in sight for now, as no low-pressure areas have been spotted as of 8 a.m., so there’s no brewing storm to worry about—yet.
But don’t let the lack of a storm fool you—the heat is still very much on.
PAGASA forecaster Benison Estareja said the heat index (that “feels-like” temperature) could soar to 44°C in Cavite City, San Jose (Occidental Mindoro), Pili (Camarines Sur), Roxas City (Capiz), and Butuan (Agusan del Norte). Even Metro Manila won’t be spared, with NAIA and Quezon City expected to feel as hot as 42°C.
With heat indices between 42°C to 51°C falling under the “danger” category, Estareja warned of increased risks for heat cramps, exhaustion, or even heat stroke, especially with extended sun exposure.
May 14, 2025
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