Expect the same weather condition yesterday as the Ridge of High Pressure Area continues to prevail over Luzon.

The whole archipelago will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening. Bringing an umbrella is advisable to avoid any weather-related hassles this Thursday.

Sea travel can be enjoyed with light to moderate winds and slight to moderate waves in the following hours.

To look back on the month that was, here are the highest temperatures recorded in the Philippines, including Metro Manila, during the month of May 2015:

According to PAGASA Weather Forecaster Buddy Javier, we no longer expect to hit such temperatures this month as thunderstorms will be more frequent in the following days.

Despite this, we will continue to experience hot and humid weather conditions due to the prevailing El Niño phenomenon, which will also affect the amount of rainfall.

By: Jesy Basco

Easterly winds, characterized by hot and humid air as they pass across the Pacific Ocean, continue to prevail over the eastern section of Luzon and Visayas.

Because of the easterlies, the whole country will enjoy good weather, apart from possible drizzling or isolated rain showers in the eastern section of the country.

Meanwhile, the coasts of Ilocos provinces, La Union and Pangasinan will experience moderate to rough sea conditions due to the surge of northeasterly winds.

Small sea vessels are alerted against the current sea condition.

Las Piñas: No less than a hundred houses burned

Last night at 10:25 PM, a fire started in Basa Compound, Barangay Zapote in Las Piñas City. News of the fire reached Task Force Alpha, requiring all fire trucks in Las Piñas and neighboring cities to respond.

Las Piñas Fire Station FO1 Czarina Escalicas said no less than a hundred houses were burned. The cause of fire is still under investigation.

Because fire incidents are on the rise during the Hot and Dry Season, here are tips on what to do before, during and after a fire.

Expect a warm and humid Monday as the easterlies prevail over the eastern sections of Northern and Central Luzon.

Coming from the Pacific, th easterlies cause hot weather and generate thunderstorms, affecting the eastern sections of the country where they will bring rains, mostly during the latter part of the day.

In the latest weather forecast, PAGASA said the regions of Cagayan Valley, Cordillera, Ilocos, Central Luzon and the province of Quezon can expect cloudy skies with light to moderate rain showers today.

The remaining parts of the country, including Metro Manila, can enjoy fair weather apart from localized thunderstorms.

Meanwhile, State Meteorologist Gener Quitlong said in an interview with Panahon TV that the Low Pressure Area outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility has dissipated.

In this case, the country remains free from any weather disturbance. Also, no gale warning has been raised by PAGASA today.

NATIONAL ASTRONOMY WEEK

Starting today until Friday, February 20, PAGASA celebrates the National Astronomy Week with the theme, “Reaching our People: Transferring Knowledge in Astronomy”.

Among this year’s activities are free planetarium shows and telescoping sessions at the Science Garden and the Observatory, respectively.

The Star Party Contest for High School Level is also slated in Laoag City where a seminar / workshop will also be held for public school Science Teachers.

The planetarium shows will be conducted from 8 AM to 5 PM daily as the telescoping sessions and lecture starts 7 PM nightly at the Observatory. All activities will be on a first-come, first-served basis.