What's the Weather Like Today (Aug. 17)?

Here's the 24-hour weather outlook for today, Aug. 17, from PAGASA:

Metro Manila

Metro Manila will have generally fair weather in the morning, with possible isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening.

Luzon

The southwest monsoon or habagat will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorm in Ilocos Region, Zambales, and Bataan.

The rest of the Luzon will have generally fair weather with possible isolated rains and thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening.

WEATHER EXPLAINERS:

What are Thunderstorms and Why Do They Happen in the Afternoons?

Habagat, Explained: Why They're Dangerous Like Typhoons

Visayas and Mindanao

Generally fair weather is expected in Visayas and Mindanao, with chances of isolated rains and thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening.