What's the Weather Like Today (Aug. 19)?

Here's the 24-hour weather outlook for today, Aug. 19, from PAGASA:

Metro Manila

Expect generally fair weather with isolated rainshowers and thunderstorms.

Luzon

Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected in Pangasinan, Zambales, and Bataan due to the southwest monsoon or habagat.

The rest of Luzon will have generally fair weather with isolated rainshowers and thunderstorms.

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. Isolated rainshowers and thunderstorms are also likely.
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