Weather Today – February 6, 2017 | #BISINGPH expected to dissipate

Tropical Depression “Bising” is still inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), but is not expected to hit any part of the landmass. According to PAGASA Weather Forecaster Meno Mendoza, this tropical cyclone is expected to dissipate within the next 24-48 hours. However, it will bring rains in most parts of the country.

At 10 AM today, Bising has weakened and was estimated at 595 kilometers east of Catarman, Northern Samar. With maximum winds of 45 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kph, it is forecast to move north-northeast at 10kph.

Mendoza enumerated the factors that affect the tropical cyclone’s dissipation in the video below:

Along with Bising, the Northeast Monsoon or Hanging Amihan prevails in Northern Luzon. Light rains are expected in the provinces of Ilocos, Cagayan and Batanes. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains will prevail in Metro Manila and the regions of Central Luzon, Cordillera, the rest of Ilocos and Cagayan Valley. Cloudy skies with light to moderate rains and isolated thunderstorms will be experienced in the Eastern Visayas and Caraga Region. The rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.

Gale force winds affect some areas in the eastern seaboards of Southern Luzon and the Visayas, as well as the northern seaboard of Northern Luzon. Fishing boats and other small seacraft are advised not to venture out into the sea, while larger sea vessels are alerted against big waves.