The ridge of high pressure and the formation of low pressure area are the dominant weather systems to affect the entire archipelago during the observance of “Semana Santa”.

For today until Friday (4-7 April): The whole country will experience warm and humid weather condition associated with sunny to partly cloudy skies apart from isolated rainshowers and thunderstorms mostly over the Visayas and Mindanao.

The public are warned to lessen their physical outdoor activities during day time hours due to extremely high heat index which may result to heat cramps or heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Drink water regularly, avoid wearing dark color clothing and if possible stay indoors particularly between 12:00 to 3:00 in the afternoon.

For Saturday until Monday (8-10 April): Visayas and Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms due to an approaching low pressure system. Luzon will have sunny to partly cloudy skies apart from isolated passing light rains in the afternoon.

Light to moderate winds coming from the east and northeast will prevail and the coastal waters throughout the archipelago will be slight to moderate.
This weather outlook will be updated if significant changes in weather occurs. For more information, please contact the Weather Division at telephone number (02) 8926-4258, trunk line 82840800 local 4801 or visit our website www.bagong.pagasa@dost.gov.ph.

SGD.
JUANITO S. GALANG
Chief, Weather Division