Weather Today – July 30, 2017 | Month-end rains brought by ITCZ

The country remains storm-free today but rains are more likely to prevail due to the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), where winds from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres meet. This weather system is particularly affecting Mindanao and portions of Visayas.

Cloudy skies with light to moderate rain showers and thunderstorms will be experienced in the regions of Caraga, Northern Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula, Central and Western Visayas. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.

Slight to moderate sea condition is expected throughout the archipelago. However, fishing boats and other small sea craft are advised to take extra caution.

July Overview

In an interview, PAGASA Weather Forecaster Samuel Duran said several weather systems are expected to affect the country in July. These include the ITCZ, Low Pressure Area (LPA), Tropical Cyclones, Low Pressure Area (LPA) and Southwest Monsoon which can dump heavy rains. Meanwhile, the Ridge of High Pressure Area (HPA) may bring fair weather when the effect of habagat weakens.

Duran added that in July an average of 2 to 3 Tropical Cyclones or “bagyo” is expected to enter or develop within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Cyclones may hit the landmass or re-curve away from the country.