PH storm-free until weekend

Satellite image as of 9 a.m. courtesy of PAGASA The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on January 1, 2016 said the country will remain storm-free in the first three days of the year. In an interview, PAGASA weather forecaster Aldczar Aurelio said the agency has not seen any weather disturbance near the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) that may develop into tropical cyclone within the next three days or until weekend. He said the agency expect zero to one tropical cyclone to affect the country this month. He noted the first tropical cyclone will be locally named “Ambo”. Most parts of the Luzon including Metro Manila will continue to experience cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers due to the two weather systems affecting the country. Aurelio said the northeast monsoon is now affecting Northern Luzon while tail-end of a cold front prevails over the eastern section of Central [...]