PAGASA warns of thunderstorms, possible tropical depression

Residents of Metro Manila and nearby provinces have been advised to bring umbrellas or other materials to shield from rain as thunderstorms are expected throughout the week, according to PAGASA.

PAGASA's Sunday afternoon update warns of scattered rain showers, lightning strikes, and thunderstorms during the evening and night, with warm weather persisting until noon due to easterlies and shearline activity.

A weather disturbance may form east of Mindanao by late Friday and could develop into a tropical depression, potentially bringing more rainfall to Visayas and Central and Southern Luzon this weekend.

Temperatures over Luzon for Saturday range from 25°C to 35°C in Metro Manila; Visayas and Mindanao are also expected to experience warm days with temperatures ranging from 26°C to 35°C.

Cloud clusters were monitored at the southeastern border of the Philippine area but are not currently expected to affect weather systems, and no gale warnings have been raised for fisherfolk and small boat operators.