Long weekend: PAGASA warns of persistent 'hot, humid' weather ahead

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Hot and humid weather will continue to persist in Metro Manila and in some key cities of the country in the coming days, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).   READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/3/29/long-weekend-pagasa-warns-of-persistent-hot-humid-weather-ahead  Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin  Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin  #ManilaBulletinOnline #ManilaBulletin #LatestNews

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00:00 Based on our latest satellite image, we have no visible thick clouds that could bring rain in the afternoon in our country.

00:10 The Easterly is still in effect.

00:13 This is the hot wind coming from the Pacific Ocean and it is affecting the northern part of our continent.

00:19 The thunderstorms will be frequent or frequent, especially in the eastern sections of our country.

00:26 Otherwise, the weather will be calm and there will be only a chance of heavy rain.

00:32 At the moment, we are not monitoring any low pressure areas or thunderstorms inside and outside our Philippine area of responsibility.

00:41 We are in the middle of the weather forecast for today in Luzon.

00:46 The weather will be hot and there will be only a chance of heavy rain.

00:52 We expect high temperatures today, especially in the afternoon.

00:58 Maximum temperatures for Metro Manila and Tuguegarao are possible to reach 34 degrees Celsius.

01:04 We expect the heat that we will experience today.

01:08 Meanwhile, 32 degrees Celsius is the maximum temperature that we will experience for Tagaytay and Lawag area.

01:15 The temperature in Baguio will be 17 to 27 degrees Celsius, while in Legazpi, it will be 26 to 31 degrees Celsius.

01:25 In the same way, in the upcoming weather, in the northern part of our country, the hot weather will continue.

01:32 There will be only a chance of heavy rain.

01:35 We also expect high temperatures in the neighboring cities, Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao.

01:42 Maximum temperatures will reach 33 degrees Celsius for Kalayaan Islands, Puerto Princesa, and Iloilo.

01:48 We also expect hot temperatures to reach 35 degrees Celsius for Zamboanga, 34 degrees Celsius maximum temperatures for Davao,

01:57 and maximum temperatures for Cebu, Tacloban, and Cagayan de Oro will range from 31 to 32 degrees Celsius.

02:07 In the current state of our ocean, we do not have gale warnings, so our fishermen and small sea vehicles are still free to go out.

02:18 The weather will be the same in the neighboring cities here in Luzon until Monday.

02:25 For this weekend until Monday, we expect the hot weather to continue.

02:30 There are also chances of heavy rain.

02:33 We also expect the hot weather to continue until Monday, with maximum temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius for Metro Manila.

02:43 In Baguio City, the temperature will range from 16 to 27, and 25 to 32 degrees Celsius for Legazpi City.

02:52 The same will be the case for the weather in the neighboring cities here in Visayas.

02:56 When Monday arrives, the temperature will still be hot, and there are still chances of isolated rains in the afternoon or evening.

03:05 We also expect high temperatures for Metro Cebu and Iloilo to reach 33 degrees Celsius maximum temperatures,

03:14 while in Tacloban, it is possible to reach 32 degrees Celsius maximum temperatures.

03:21 We also expect the same weather to continue in the neighboring cities here in Mindanao.

03:26 When Monday arrives, there are still chances of isolated rains in the afternoon or evening.

03:32 For Metro Davao, we also expect high temperatures for Metro Davao and Zamboanga area specifically,

03:38 with maximum temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius, and 32 to 33 degrees Celsius maximum temperatures for Cagayon de Oro.

03:48 Because we expect high temperatures to continue in the next few days,

03:55 we are asking our countrymen to avoid outdoor activities.

04:04 And as much as possible, if we cannot avoid it, we should bring a towel to remove the hot sun,

04:11 and stay hydrated to avoid diseases caused by high temperatures.

04:17 Thank you.

04:18 [END]

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