Warm, Humid Weather to Continue — PAGASA

The public — in most parts of the country — will continue to experience warm and humid weather on Tuesday because of the ridge of high pressure area (HPA) now affecting Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

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

Due to the HPA, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms will be experienced over the whole country mostly in the afternoon or evening.

The presence of HPA will bring high temperatures and good weather conditions in the coming days as the state weather bureau advised people to wear lightweight and light-colored clothing, and drink plenty of water.

Despite a warmer weather, the occurrence of isolated rains will still prevail due to localized thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening.

The convective activity brought about by intense heat triggers the formation of more cumulonimbus clouds or dark clouds associated with thunderstorms that brings rains.

Highest temperature in Metro Manila on Monday was at 35.5 degrees Celsius recorded around 2:15 p.m. at the Science Garden in Quezon City.

Temperature on Tuesday in Metro Manila will range between 25-35 degrees Celsius while the heat index will be 28-39 degrees Celsius.

The heat index are human discomfort index that gives the “apparent” temperature or what human perceive or feel as the temperature affecting their body. High air temperatures and high relative humidity will give high apparent temperatures or indices. Full exposure to sunshine can increase the heat index by 9°C. (PNA) JBP/CLTC