Weather Today – September 1, 2015 | Rains heralding the “Ber” months

Today marks the start of “ber” months, one of the most awaited seasons
of the year. As we start another month, the low pressure area (LPA)
remains within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and is
still embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).

These weather systems will bring cloudy skies with light to moderate
rains and isolated thunderstorms over Metro Manila, Central Luzon,
CALABARZON, Central and Eastern Visayas and Mindanao. The rest of the
country will have generally fair weather aside from possible isolated
thunderstorms.

PAGASA Weather Forecaster Jori Loiz says the LPA has a slim chance of
developing into a tropical cyclone. In fact, it could weaken or might
dissipate tonight or early morning tomorrow. All are advised to
monitor updates from the weather bureau.

Since we are now welcoming a new month, here’s an overview on what to
expect this September. Starting off with the weather systems, various
weather systems are expected to affect the country. These include the
southwest monsoon, ridge of high pressure area, ITCZ, low pressure
area, and tropical cyclone.

Based on the climatological records of PAGASA, an average of two (2)
to four (4) tropical cyclones enter the PAR during this month.
Cyclones could recurve northward or move away from the landmass but
there is still the possibility of these making landfall, particularly
in Luzon.

In terms of rainfall, Loiz says most parts of the country will receive
below normal rainfall mostly over Ilocos Norte, Cagayan and Isabela as
the southwest monsoon or “habagat” gradually weakens.