By Ma. Cristina Arayata | Philippine News Agency
MANILA – The northeast monsoon or amihan has slightly weakened but it will continue to bring light rains, the weather bureau said Tuesday, Feb. 8.
In its 4:00 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said rains will prevail over the Cagayan Valley region and the provinces of Aurora and Quezon.
Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will continue to experience isolated light rains due to the northeast monsoon.
“The eastern part of Mindanao will also experience cloudy skies and some rains due to the easterlies,” PAGASA forecaster Grace Castañeda said.
PAGASA forecast scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over Caraga and Davao Region.
The rest of the country will also experience isolated rain showers caused by the easterlies and localized thunderstorms.
Castañeda said there is no weather disturbance currently affecting the country.
Moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas will continue to prevail over Luzon, the Visayas, and the northern and eastern sections of Mindanao.
Strong to gale force winds will be experienced over the western seaboard of Northern Luzon, northern and eastern seaboards of Luzon, and the eastern seaboards of the Visayas and Mindanao.
Fishing boats and other small sea vessels are advised not to venture into the sea, and larger sea vessels are alerted against big waves. (PNA) – bny
