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🌦️ Philippines Weather Update (April 30, 2026): Easterlies Bring Scattered Rains, Thunderstorm Alerts Issued
Issued: 4:00 AM, April 30, 2026
Valid Until: 4:00 AM, May 01, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has issued its 24-hour public weather forecast for April 30, 2026, warning of scattered rains and thunderstorms affecting several parts of the country due to prevailing easterlies.
🌦️ Weather Synopsis
Easterlies — warm winds coming from the Pacific Ocean — continue to influence the Philippines, bringing moist and unstable atmospheric conditions nationwide.
📍 Key Weather Conditions
🌧️ Areas with Cloudy Skies & Moderate to Heavy Rain
Dinagat Islands
Surigao del Norte
Surigao del Sur
Davao Oriental
These areas are expected to experience:
Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms
Risk of flash floods and landslides, especially during heavy downpours
⛅ Metro Manila & Rest of the Country
Including Metro Manila:
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies
Isolated rain showers or thunderstorms
Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms
🌊 Wind and Coastal Water Conditions
Across the country:
Winds: Light to moderate
Direction: East to Northeast (varies by region)
Coastal waters: Slight to moderate (0.6 to 1.8 meters)
Specific regions:
Eastern Mindanao: Northeast to North winds
Northern Luzon: Southeast to Northeast winds
🌡️ Temperature & Humidity (Latest Recorded)
At PAGASA Science Garden station in Quezon City:
Maximum Temperature: 36.1°C
Minimum Temperature: 26.9°C
Humidity Range: 42% – 76%
👉 Expect warm and humid conditions, especially during midday hours.
🌊 Tides & Astronomical Data (Manila Bay)
High Tide: 9:21 AM (0.79 m), 10:19 PM (0.56 m)
Low Tide: 2:52 AM (0.28 m), 4:03 PM (0.12 m)
🌅 Sunrise: 5:34 AM
🌇 Sunset: 6:13 PM
🌙 Moon Illumination: 99%
⚠️ Public Advisory
Residents are advised to:
Stay alert for sudden thunderstorms
Monitor updates from PAGASA
Take precautions in flood- and landslide-prone areas