Manila: The low pressure area (LPA) located 455 kilometers north of Kalayaan, Palawan as of 3 a.m. Tuesday is no longer affecting the country, a forecaster said. "This (LPA) is now almost at the boundary of PAR (Philippine Area of Responsibility) and is about to exit. It has no direct effect on any part of the country," Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecaster Chenel Dominguez said.

According to Philippines News Agency, PAGASA forecast the easterlies to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms across Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and Davao Region. Moderate to heavy rains in those areas could result in flash floods or landslides, PAGASA said. The easterlies will also bring isolated rain showers or thunderstorms over the rest of the country. Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate coastal waters will prevail across the archipelago.

Meanwhile, the heat index could peak at 45°C in ISU Echague, Isabela, and 44°C in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; Sangley Point, Cavite City; and Daet, Camarines Norte. A 43°C heat index is forecast in several areas including NAIA, Science Garden Quezon City, and Dagupan City, Pangasinan, among others. The following areas are likely to experience a 42°C heat index: Aparri, Cagayan, Iba, Zambales, and several other locations.

Heat index refers to the temperature felt by the human body when relative humidity is factored in with actual air temperature. PAGASA said under 'danger' level conditions, which range from 42°C to 51°C, the public is warned of increased risks of heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke with prolonged exposure.