Weather Today – March 5, 2015 | Wind Convergence affecting Mindanao

Aside from the weak northeast monsoon or hanging amihan, the wind convergence also prevails, bringing light to moderate rains and isolated thunderstorms over Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental and Compostella Valley. Converging winds include the northeasterly winds and the easterlies. Meanwhile, Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.

Though clouds are forming outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), PAGASA Weather Forecaster Meno Mendoza said no weather disturbance is expected to affect the country within the next 2 to 3 days. However, all are still advised to monitor updates from the weather bureau.

On the other hand, temperatures continue to rise as we head towards the official hot and dry season. Here are the highest temperatures recorded in specific areas in the Philippines:

According to Mendoza, temperatures as high as these are just normal during the first week of March. The chance of El Nino phenomenon is still being monitored, but studies show that the probability will decrease in the upcoming months.

For today, Metro Manila will have 20-33 degrees Celsius while Metro Cebu will experience 24-32 degrees Celsius. Metro Davao can expect a bit higher temperature range of 24-33 degrees Celsius.

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