Warm, humid weather; isolated rain, 17 areas at 42-51°C
Most parts of the Philippines will experience warm and humid weather due to easterly winds on Thursday, with isolated rain showers in the afternoon or evening.
According to PAGASA's 10 a.m. bulletin, partly cloudy to cloudy skies are expected in Metro Manila and other regions, while light to moderate east to northeast winds and slight to moderate seas will prevail throughout the country.
Seventeen areas may experience dangerous heat indices of 42°C to 51°C, including Dagupan City with a forecasted 43°C heat index, and Echague, Isabela; San Ildefonso, Bulacan; Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongapo City; Cuyo, Palawan; Roxas City, Capiz; Dumangas, Iloilo; Panglao International Airport, Bohol; Catarman, Northern Samar; Butuan City, Agusan del Norte; Dipolog City; Zamboanga City; Musuan, Bukidnon; and Cotabato City with a forecasted 42°C heat index.
The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will affect the eastern portions of Visayas and Mindanao in the afternoon, bringing cloudy skies, scattered rains, and thunderstorms over specific regions that could result in flash floods or landslides.
No tropical cyclone is expected to develop until the start of Holy Week.
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