Weather Today – August 9, 2017 | Two weather systems affect PH

The Southwest Monsoon or Hanging Habagat continues to affect the country but compared to the previous weeks, its effect is much weaker. Its presence will be felt in the Extreme Northern Luzon. Meanwhile, the Ridge of High Pressure (HPA) is affecting the rest of Luzon and Visayas. This mid-week, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers will be experienced in the entire archipelago. Occasional heavy rains and gusty winds may also occur during thunderstorms.

Gale warning remains lifted but fisherfolk are still alerted against moderate to occasional rough seas in Extreme Northern Luzon while slight to moderate seas will prevail in the remaining coastal areas in the country.

In an interview with Panahon TV, PAGASA Weather Forecaster Meno Mendoza said no weather disturbance is expected to exist or develop within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) within the next 3 days. However, the public is still advised to monitor updates and further development.

Mendoza added that Habagat may prevail this month and may last until September. Several weather systems are also expected to affect the country this month. These include the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), Low Pressure Area (LPA) and Tropical Cyclone, which will bring rains and thunderstorms.