As the Northeast Monsoon or the Amihan continuously weakens, the Easterlies are the dominant weather system affecting the eastern section of the country. Easterlies will be bringing fair weather with isolated rain showers and/or thunderstorms mostly over Eastern Visayas and Caraga.
But then, don’t forget that the Amihan will be back in the coming days according to PAGASA Weather Forecaster Aldczar Aurelio.
As we bid goodbye to 2015, many of us are already pledging to embark on the path of self-betterment—be getting back to shape, living healthier, and traveling, and a lot more.
But in this day and age where disasters and climate change are major concerns, maybe it’s time to include these weather-wise resolutions to your list.
Watch weather news.
Just like current events, weather news should be treated with the same priority. Weather shapes our schedule of activities, letting us know what to expect within the day. Being knowledgeable about weather disturbances allows us to plan for our safety. News about the environment, climate change, and astronomical events can also be discovered on the weather news.
Follow evolving forecasts.
Even in this hi-tech world of equations, theories and mapping, weather forecasts remain as forecasts. This means that these can still change from time to time. So it’s better to follow the ever-changing weather news, than to blame meteorologists for giving wrong forecasts. Remember, there are no wrong forecasts; it’s just that you have missed some of it.
Be responsible; share only the facts
Today, information, whether factual or not, are on the tip of our fingertips. To make sure we only get the facts, it’s best to follow legit non-government agencies, local government units and weather news programs like Panahon TV.
Vital information, such as weather warnings, landslides or flashflood advisories, is available on theirsocial media pages. Don’t be a victim and perpetrator of hoaxes; be responsible and share objective content that can positively affect someone’s life.
Be aware of Climate Change.
Aside from day-to-day weather, engage yourself in news that discusses Climate Change, a broad issue that encompasses scientific reports from greenhouse gasses to rising temperatures. It’s a relevant topic that concerns the way we live today, and how it affects future generations. Find out what you can do to fight it, to secure our resources for the growing population.
Engage in environmental activities.
If you’ve promised yourself to travel at least once a month this year, then might as well engage in activities that nurture the environment. There are several organizations that hold nature-friendly programs, such as tree planting and coastal clean-ups.
How cool is that? You get to travel and meet new people while being a soldier of nature.
Before 2015 ended, we saw how nations actively joined conferences regarding Climate Change and other weather-related issues. This year is the time for action, by getting involved in world-changing solutions. May these simple New Year’s resolutions be your guide all throughout 2016.
Because the Amihan is still the country’s dominant weather system, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains will be experienced in Batanes, Calayan and the Babuyan Group of Islands. Meanwhile, clear skies with a chance of isolated light rains are expected in Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon. In Visayas and Minadao, generally fair weather is expected, but best to bring umbrellas for there is still a chance of isolated thunderstorms, usually during the afternoon or evening.
According to PAGASA Weather Forecaster Aldczar Aurelio, even though the Amihan has been weak the previous days, it might intensify by Thursday. This is because January until February is the peak of the Amihan season, where frost is usually experienced in Benguet. So, better get your jackets and sweaters ready; brace for cold mornings ahead!
According to PAGASA Weather Forecaster Benison Estareja, temperatures in Luzon are slightly higher compared to the recorded lowest temperature in the past few days. But, colder days are still coming as the Amihan or Northeast Monsoon expected to intensify.
With Amihan reaching Northern Luzon, light rains are possible within the day in Ilocos Region, Cordillera and the rest of Cagayan Valley. Meanwhile, Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have a lower chance of rain showers today.
Due to the Tail End of a Cold Front, light to moderate rain showers are expected over the provinces of Cagayan and Aurora.
Moreover, good weather will prevail in the rest of the country.
DOST: Launching of 1st Satellite
More accurate and reliable weather information is coming. This April 2016, the Department of Science and Technology is launching first micro satellite in the Philippines.
DOST Assistant Secretary Raymund Liboro said that the micro satellite comes with remote sensing, capable of gathering data from agricultural, marine, and mountainous areas. Remote sensing is a kind of technology used in getting information without any physical interaction.
The micro satellite will benefit the project Disaster Risk Exposure Assessment for Mitigation (DREAM), designed to give 3D-mapping that helps determine the flood prone areas.
The surge of the Northeast Monsoon continues, allowing cold weather to prevail in Luzon in the coming days.
Yesterday,on January 1, temperature in the City of Pines, Baguio, dropped to 14.2 degrees Celsius. According to PAGASA, lower temperatures are expected this January.
The Northeast Monsoon will also dump light rain in Cagayan Valley and isolated light rains in Ilocos and Cordillera.
The Tail End of a Cold Front will bring light to moderate in some parts of Central Luzon, particularly over the provinces of Quirino, Aurora and Quezon.
For Metro Manila and the rest of the country, urban dwellers can continue outdoor activities though localized thunderstorms are still possible within the day.
Watch the full interview with PAGASA weather forecast Samuel Duran.