Weather Today – June 9, 2015 | Gear up for thunderstorms

Several areas including Metro Manila experienced moderate to heavy rains along with gusty winds, thunder and lightning yesterday. Some streets were also engulfed in water due to flooding. These rains were not caused by a weather disturbance or tropical cyclone but were brought by thunderstorms.

Based on the 24-hour public weather forecast of PAGASA, the ridge of high pressure area (HPA) will continue to extend over Luzon. The whole country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with chances of isolated thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening.

In line with this forecast, the weather bureau also issued thunderstorm advisories.

Thunderstorm Advisory No. 2 #NCR_PRSD Issued at: 11:52 AM 09 June 2015 Thunderstorm is affecting… http://t.co/YV4VYxXfvf

— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) June 9, 2015

THUNDERSTORM ADVISORY NO.1 #NL_PRSD Issued at 12:08 PM June 9, 2015 Thunderstorm is affecting #Pangasinan… http://t.co/eremCljXMd

— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) June 9, 2015

THUNDERSTORM ADVISORY NO.3 #VIS_PRSD Issued at 12:17PM Jun 09 2015 Expect thunderstorm over #Bohol(Getafe,… http://t.co/nI2S8ISG0Y

— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) June 9, 2015

Thunderstorms usually occur as we approach the onset of rainy season. Certain criteria must be observed first before declaring the wet season primarily over the western section of the country. All are advised to monitor updates and further development.