Weather Today – February 16, 2015 | Warm and humid Monday in the PH

Expect a warm and humid Monday as the easterlies prevail over the eastern sections of Northern and Central Luzon.

Coming from the Pacific, th easterlies cause hot weather and generate thunderstorms, affecting the eastern sections of the country where they will bring rains, mostly during the latter part of the day.

In the latest weather forecast, PAGASA said the regions of Cagayan Valley, Cordillera, Ilocos, Central Luzon and the province of Quezon can expect cloudy skies with light to moderate rain showers today.

The remaining parts of the country, including Metro Manila, can enjoy fair weather apart from localized thunderstorms.

Meanwhile, State Meteorologist Gener Quitlong said in an interview with Panahon TV that the Low Pressure Area outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility has dissipated.

In this case, the country remains free from any weather disturbance. Also, no gale warning has been raised by PAGASA today.

NATIONAL ASTRONOMY WEEK

Starting today until Friday, February 20, PAGASA celebrates the National Astronomy Week with the theme, “Reaching our People: Transferring Knowledge in Astronomy”.

Among this year’s activities are free planetarium shows and telescoping sessions at the Science Garden and the Observatory, respectively.

The Star Party Contest for High School Level is also slated in Laoag City where a seminar / workshop will also be held for public school Science Teachers.

The planetarium shows will be conducted from 8 AM to 5 PM daily as the telescoping sessions and lecture starts 7 PM nightly at the Observatory. All activities will be on a first-come, first-served basis.