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Fair weather with isolated rains to prevail across PH

Fair weather with isolated rains to prevail across PH

MANILA: The whole country will experience generally fair weather conditions, the weather bureau said Monday.In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies.Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas will prevail across the archipelago.Dangerous heat index forecast in nine areasMeanwhile, the weather bureau's 5 p.m. forecast on Sunday showed that the following areas may have a heat index ranging from 42°C to 46°C on Monday:Aparri, Cagayan - 43°CTuguegarao City, Cagayan - 42°CSan Jose, Occidental Mindoro - 42°CPuerto Princesa City, Palawan - 42°CAborlan, Palawan - 42°CDaet, Camarines Norte - 46°CCBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur - 42°CRoxas City, Capiz - 42°CCotabato City, Maguindanao - 44°CPAGASA said heat index is what the temperature feels like to the human body whe n relative humidity is combined with the air temperature.The state weather bureau advised the public to limit the time spent outdoors, especially at noon, and drink plenty of water.People going outdoors are reminded to use umbrellas or wear hats and sleeved clothing.The temperature in Metro Manila will range from 25°C to 34°C; Baguio City, 17C to 26°C; Laoag City, 26°C to 33°C; Legazpi City, 25°C to 32°C; Metro Cebu, 26°C to 32°C; and Metro Davao, 24°C to 33°C.Source: Philippines News Agency