Thunderstorms are expected to affect parts of Metro Manila, Rizal, and Batangas on Thursday, Oct. 9, according to the weather bureau.
In its 7:23 a.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said moderate to heavy rain with lightning and strong winds is expected in the areas within the next two hours.
In Metro Manila, the advisory covers Quezon City, Caloocan, Valenzuela, Navotas, Malabon, Marikina, Taguig, Pasig, and Pateros.
In Rizal, affected areas include Rodriguez, Antipolo, Tanay, San Mateo, Cainta, and Taytay.
In Batangas, the following areas will experience thunderstorms: Batangas City, Mabini, Tingloy, San Pascual, Bauan, and San Luis.
Thunderstorms are already being experienced in parts of Quezon and Bulacan. Pagasa said these conditions may persist for the next two hours and may extend to nearby areas.
In its 4 a.m. update, Pagasa reported that Metro Manila and nearby provinces are expected to experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the southwesterly wind flow, or the wind which blows from the southwest.