Fair weather prevails; PHL storm-free until Wednesday –PAGASA

Fair weather with isolated thunderstorms will be experienced in most parts of the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday (Oct. 4).

PAGASA weather forecaster Aldczar Aurelio said no weather disturbance is seen near the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), indicating that the country will remain storm-free in the next two to three days, or until Wednesday (Oct. 7).

He said that due to the ridge of high-pressure area (HPA) extending to extreme Northern Luzon, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening will be experienced over the whole country.

The HPA, which is the opposite of the low-pressure area (LPA), is associated with light winds, less rainclouds, and drier air.

In its advisory, PAGASA said moderate to strong winds blowing from the northeast to southeast will prevail over Northern and Central Luzon and the coastal waters along these areas will be moderate to rough.

Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the northeast to southeast with slight to moderate seas.

The state weather bureau has not issued a gale warning, meaning fishermen are safe to venture into the sea. (PNA)