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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
The Northeast monsoon or the Amihan dominates Luzon, bringing moderate cold weather and light rains in Extreme Northern Luzon, particularly in the Cagayan Valley region. Meanwhile, the rest of Luzon will be experiencing fair weather with isolated light rains. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a chance of rain showers or thunderstorms will prevail in the next hours over Visayas and Mindanao.
Though Amihan is bringing cold weather and lights rains, PAGASA weather forecaster Benison Estareja said that it is not enough to cure even just a little of the dry conditions, dry spells and droughts in some areas in the country.
Because of the strong winds associated with the Amihan, gale warning is still raised in the seaboards of Northern Luzon, and the eastern seaboards of Central and Southern Luzon. Fishermen and those with small seacraft are discouraged from venturing into the said seaboards due to the alert of big waves brought by the rough to very rough sea conditions.
Meanwhile, In-fa (Local name: Marilyn) has weakened to a Low Pressure Area or LPA. PAGASA said that it will dissipate in the coming hours as it moves towards the Pacific Ocean. In addition, we are not expecting another weather disturbance in the next three (3) days.
Based on the 5 AM weather forecast of PAGASA, Typhoon Marilyn was last located at 1,175 kms. east of Baler, Aurora. Marilyn has slightly weakened with maximum winds of 160 kph near the center, and gustiness of up to 195 kph. It continuously moves west northwest at the speed of 20 kph.
According to PAGASA Weather Forecaster Benison Estareja, Marilyn is expected to have a re-curvature northward possibly by Wednesday or Thursday as it exits PAR (Philippine Area of Responsibility).
Though Typhoon Marilyn is inside our boundary, the light to moderate rains in Eastern and Central Visayas, SOCCSKSARGEN and Davao region are due to the effect of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). Meanwhile, Amihan or the Northeast Monsoon is the reason for the partly cloudy to cloudy skies with light rains prevailing over Batanes, Calayan and the Babuyan group of islands. Generally fair weather, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms, is expected over Metro Manila and the rest of the country.
Because of Typhoon Marilyn, Amihan is intensified, raising gale warning over the northern seaboards of Northern Luzon, and eastern seaboards of Luzon and Visayas. Fishing boats and small seacraft are advised not to venture due to the rough to very rough sea conditions. The he rest of our coastal areas might experience light to moderate sea conditions.
Lashing with heavy winds and moderate to intense rains, Dodong’s eye passed over Pananapan Point in Sta. Ana, Cagayan 4:45 this afternoon.
The typhoon made landfall, bearing maximum sustained winds of 185 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 220 kph. Once it made contact with the land, it slowed down a bit, moving north northwest at 17 kph.
Based on PAGASA’s latest weather bulletin issued at 5 o’clock in the afternoon, here are the areas under public storm warning signals:
In a press briefing held late afternoon in PAGASA, State Meteorologist Aldczar Aurelio said that after Cagayan, Dodong will head towards the Batanes area in the following hours.
If it maintains its current speed and direction, the typhoon is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Tuesday morning and will continue to move towards Southern Japan.
As for the expected weather conditions in the country tonight, the areas under signal #4 will continue to experience a stormy weather due to the typhoon. The provinces under signal #3 can expect rains with gusty winds. On the other hand, areas under signal #1 and #2 will have light to moderate rain showers. The rest of the country can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with localized thunderstorms.
Meanwhile, PAGASA releases a new gale warning over the eastern seaboards of Southern Luzon. These coastal areas will experience strong to gale force winds and rough to very rough sea conditions generated by Typhoon Dodong. All fishermen are advised against sea travel in the following hours.
In other news, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) released an advisory today pertaining to the highly susceptible barangays in Sta. Ana, Baggao and Gonzaga in Cagayan.
Here is the list:
Typhoon (TY) Dodong has further intensified, threatening Isabela-Cagayan Area. At 7 AM today, the center of the weather disturbance was located 140 kms. northeast of Casiguran, Aurora, packing maximum sustained winds of 170 kph near the center and gustiness of 205 kph moving northwest at 17 kph.
According to PAGASA Weather Forecast Chris Perez, Dodong is expected to make its landfall before or during noontime at the Isabela-Cagayan area.
TY Dodong is expected to be outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday.
Public Storm Warning Signals are now being raised over 18 areas
PAGASA reiterates possible storm surge occurrences in areas under signasl no. 3 and 2. Ocean wave height will range from 4.1 to 14 meters.
Meanwhile, light to moderate rains and thunderstorms are expected over Bicol region, the rest of Central Luzon and Ilocos region.
Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have fair weather apart from isolated rains or thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening.
Gale Warning: All types of sea vessels
All types of sea vessels are not allowed to venture out into the sea. Rough to very rough sea condition is expected due to typhoon Dodong.
Typhoon Dodong has slowed down while maintaining its strength. According to the latest severe weather bulletin of PAGASA, at 10 AM, Dodong was spotted at 210 kilometers northeast of Virac, Catanduanes packing maximum sustained winds of 160 kph near the center and gustiness of 195 kph. Dodong continues to move west-northwest at a speed of 20 kph.
PAGASA Weather Forecaster Samuel Duran said that Dodong is expected to make landfall tomorrow early morning at Isabela, Cagayan area. Anticipate heavy to intense rains within the 200-kilometer diameter of the typhoon.
On Monday next week, Dodong will be on its way out moving towards Japan.
Public Storm Warning Signals
Aside from the areas under signals no. 1,2 and 3 light to moderate rains are expected over Metro Manila, the rest of Central Luzon, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and the rest of Visayas.
The rest of the country will have fair weather apart from isolated rains or thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening.
Storm Surges
PAGASA said that there are possible occurrences of storm surges over the areas under Signal no. 3 and 2. Wave height may reach from 4.1 to 14 meters.
All sea vessels are not allowed to venture out into the sea especially on the eastern seaboards of Luzon and Visayas.
The same weather condition from yesterday is expected to continue today as the easterlies prevail over the eastern section of Luzon and Visayas.
The skies will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated cases of rain showers or thunderstorms in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
However, rough to very rough sea conditions will be experienced over the western seaboards of Northern Luzon, prompting PAGASA to raise gale warning just this morning.
Fishermen with small seacraft are advised against sea travel in the following hours, particularly over the coasts of La Union, Pangasinan and the Ilocos provinces.
In other news, PAGASA recorded the highest temperature in the country during the month of April in Tuguegarao City with a whopping 42.2 degreesCelsius on April 29, 1912. Meanwhile, 38 degrees Celsius was the highest recorded in Metro Manila in the same month – one in Port Area, Manila in 1915 and in Science Garden, Quezon City in 1998.
