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Christmas spirit is in the air as the Amihan continuously brings cold winds in extreme Northern Luzon, while the Easterlies is still affecting the eastern section of the country.
As Amihan brings good weather conditions with isolated light rains in the provinces of Batanes and the islands of Calayan and Babuyan, those who are celebrating Christmas in Metro Manila and the rest of the archipelago can also expect generally fair weather.

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Meanwhile, according to PAGASA Weather Forecaster Jorie Loiz, Bagyong Onyok may be the last bagyo to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility this year. And though the strong El Niño is still in effect, cold weather is still possible next month until February next year.

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A day before Christmas, the Amihan brings good weather conditions with isolated light rains in the provinces of Batanes, and over the islands of Calayan and Babuyan. For those who will be visiting their family and loved onesin Eastern Visayas and the provinces of Sorsogon, the Easterlies will be bringing light to moderate rains and isolated thunderstorms. In Metro Manila and the rest of the archipelago, generally fair weather is expected today. Still Manileños should remain mindful of the possible isolated rain showers and/or thunderstorms.

For the last Simbang Gabi tomorrow, here is your weather guide:

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WINTER SOLSTICE
When: On December 22 at 4:48 UTC, the December Solstice or Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year.

Why it’s important: It also heralds the official winter season in the Northern Hemisphere, and the summer season in the Southern Hemisphere. At this point, the sun reaches its farthest point from the equator.

What it means: In Latin, the word solstice is derived from sol, which means, “sun” and sistere, which means to “stand still.”

What causes it: Solstice is an astronomical event mainly caused by the Earth’s tilt on its axis. During December, the Earth is positioned in a way that the sun stays below the North Pole, the farthest south as it ever gets. Countries below the equator experience this phenomenon with daylight of more than 12 hours, while locations above the equator experience daylight of less than 12 hours.

In the Philippines, on December 22 at exactly 12:48 AM (Philippine Standard Time PST), the Sun will reach its Winter Solstice. This will be the start of Philippine nights being longer than daytime.

According to PAGASA, the Northeast Monsoon will intensify a week before the New Year. This means that the cold breeze and longer nights will equate to the perfect mood for Christmas!

How will it affect the Philippines? Watch PanahonTV’s interview with PAGASA Weather Forecaster Jori Loiz to know more. Winter Solstice

sources:

All you need to know: 2020’s December solstice

http://pagasa.dost.gov.ph/index.php/28-astronomy/424-sky-this-month

The Trough of Low Pressure Area (LPA) outside PAR will bring light to moderate rains and isolated thunderstorms over the provinces of Sarangani, South Cotabato and Davao del Sur. Meanwhile, cold weather coupled with light rains is expected in Batanes and the islands of Calayan and Babuyan as the Northeast Monsoon or the Amihan continues to affect the extreme Northern Luzon. Fair weather with a chance of isolated light rains is expected in Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon. The rest of the country will enjoy fair weather conditions.

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According to PAGASA Weather Forecaster Buddy Javier, as of 2 AM today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was located at 1,700 kms. east of Mindanao. Said LPA might enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) tonight or tomorrow morning. It might intensify in the coming hours as a Tropical Cyclone as it enters our boundary. There is a big chance that it will make its landfall in the Bicol Region or Eastern Visayas, though there is still the possibility of recurvature.

As of 2 AM today, the Low Pressure Area or LPA, was last located at 2,275 kms. east of Mindanao. According to PAGASA Weather Forecaster Buddy Javier, the LPA might enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) tomorrow evening or on Saturday. There is a possibility that it might intensify into a Tropical Depression in the coming hours as it enters our boundary. Chances are, it will make its landfall in the Bicol Region or Eastern Visayas–though there is still the possibility that it will recurve.

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Because of the Trough of Low Pressure Area (LPA) outside PAR, light to moderate rains and isolated thunderstorms prevail in Davao and SOCCSKSARGEN. Meanwhile, the Northeast Monsoon or Amihan is still affecting the extreme Northern Luzon. Amihan will bring cold weather and light rains in Batanes and the islands of Calayan and Babuyan, while good weather with chances of isolated light rains is expected in Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon. Fair weather condition will be experienced in the rest of the country.

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Even though the Amihan had weakened, gale warning was raised in the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Luzon, with rough to very rough sea conditions in the seaboards of Batanes, Calayan, Babuyan, the northern coasts of Cagayan, and Ilocos Norte, Isabela and the eastern coast of Cagayan. Small seacraft and fishing boats in these areas are not advised to venture out into the seas.

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Meanwhile, light to moderate rains and isolated thunderstorms expected to prevail in the Bicol region and Eastern Visayas, due to the effect of the Tail-End of a Cold Front. Amihan will still be bringing cold weather and light rains over Cagayan Valley Region, while good weather with isolated light rains is expected over Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon. Generally fair weather is expected in Visayas and Mindanao, but there’s a possibility of localized thunderstorms especially in the afternoon or in the evening.

Though according to the International Research Institute (IRI), the strong El Nino could be felt this month, reaching its peak in February 2016, the Northeast Monsoon or the Amihan still manages to bring cold weather during dawn and/or evening. Today, it is forecast to affect Northern Luzon, bringing light rains over Batanes, Calayan and the Babuyan Group of Islands. Meanwhile, Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon are expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Visayas and Mindanao will experience generally fair weather conditions.

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Gale warning is back, and was raised in the northern and western seaboards of Northern Luzon. Because of the alert of big waves due to the rough to very rough sea conditions, fisherfolk and those with small seacraft are not allowed from venturing into the said seaboards.

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Meanwhile, according to PAGASA, we are still not expecting any weather disturbance both inside and outside our boundary within the next three (3) days. However, it is advisable to continuously monitor updates about the weather.

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Moderately cold weather and light rains due to Amihan still prevail in Northern Luzon. It will also bring fair weather with isolated light rains in the rest of Luzon, including Metro Manila. Meanwhile, generally fair weather with a chance of localized thunderstorms is expected in the rest of the country. According to PAGASA Weather Forecaster Jun Galang, aside from the strong El Nino, easterlies might affect our weather in the next days, bringing humid winds in the eastern section of our country.

Gale warnings have now been lifted. Venturing into the seaboards of Northern Luzon is now safe. However, continuous monitoring of updates is recommended.

Meanwhile, Galang added that we are not expecting weather disturbances both inside and outside our boundary within the next three (3) days.

As the Northeast Monsoon or Amihan prevails in Northern Luzon, bringing moderately cold weather and light rains over Metro Manila and the regions of Cagayan valley, Ilocos and CORDILLERA. Meanwhile the Tail-end of a Cold Front will bring light to moderate rains over Central Luzon and the provinces of Quezon. As for the rest of our country, fair weather condition is expected.

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Due to the strong winds associated with the Amihan, gale warning is still raised in the seaboards of Northern Luzon. Fisherfolk and those with small seacraft are still not allowed to venture into the said seaboards due to rough to very rough sea conditions.

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Meanwhile, according to PAGASA dry condition, dry spell and drought are still expected in the areas in Luzon, Visayas and in Mindanao. This coming December, El Nino might have a more intense effect on our country. The whole nation is encouraged to conserve water. Here are some tips:

water conservation