Weather Today – October 30, 2015 | Amihan prevails, light rains in the north

The northeast monsoon, locally known as “hanging amihan”, continues to affect the country, particularly Northern Luzon. Cloudy skies with light rains will be experienced in Cagayan Valley and the province of Aurora, while partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains will dominate in the regions of Ilocos and Cordillera. The rest of the country, including Metro Manila, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms.

Sea conditions will be favorable for fishing boats and other seacraft. No gale warning was issued today, thus, sea travel is safe for those who are going to their provinces as preparation for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days.

PAGASA Weather Forecaster Benison Estareja says the amihan may intensify in the coming weeks or months, and may affect the entire Luzon. By December or January next year, the eastern part of Visayas may also feel its effect depending on the surge of the weather system.

Meanwhile, Estareja says the strong El Niño phenomenon may last until the end of this year, up to the second quarter of 2016. Way below normal rainfall may be experienced over most parts of the country.

On the other hand, our country remains haze-free. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) says no recurrence is expected unless a large scale weather system like typhoon develops within our boundary. As of now, no weather disturbance is expected to enter or develop in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) within the next three days. However, all are still advised to monitor updates.