By Sunday until Monday (28 - 29 May), extreme Northern Luzon will be stormy as tropical cyclone Mawar (2302) approaches while the rest of the country will be cloudy with frequent rainshowers and thunderstorms over Southern Luzon and Visayas
Issued at: Friday, 26 May 2023
Valid until: , Monday, 29 May 2023
| Forecast Area | Temperature | Relative Humidity | Leaf Wetness (HRS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowland | Upland | |||
| Luzon | 23 – 35 | 12 – 32 | 55 – 100 | >12 |
| Visayas | 25 – 35 | 23 – 32 | 60 – 100 | 8 – 10 |
| Mindanao | 24 – 33 | 18 – 32 | 60 – 98 | 0 – 6 |
Wet
Baler, most parts of Bicol Region, Negros Occidental, most parts of Eastern Visayas, Malaybalay, most parts of Davao Region
Moist
Dagupan, Basco, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Benguet, Bataan, Tarlac, Tanay, Alabat, rest of Western Visayas, Leyte provinces, northern and eastern portion of Caraga
Dry
Rest of the country
HEAT INDEX MONITORING AND FORECASTING (OBSERVED AND 5-DAY FORECAST)
The Heat Index is a human discomfort index that gives the apparent temperature on what humans perceive or feel as the temperature (from the surroundings) affecting the body. High air temperature and high relative humidity results to high apparent temperature.
From March to May, DOST-PAGASA will issue Heat Index monitoring and forecast information which can be accessed online thru: https://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/climate/climate-heat-index
ENSO ALERT SYSTEM STATUS: EL NIÑO ALERT (updated 24 May 2023)
A transition from ENSO-neutral to El Niño is favored in the next couple of months, with higher chance of El Niño persisting up to the first quarter of 2024.
El Niño increases the likelihood of below-normal rainfall conditions, which could bring negative impacts (such as dry spells and droughts) in some areas of the country. However, over the western part of the country, above-normal rainfall conditions during the Southwest monsoon season (Habagat) may also be expected. https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/climate/el-nino-la-nina/monitoring
With El Niño occurring in the Pacific basin every 2-9 years, PhilRice plant breeders reminded rice farmers to be prepared by planting drought-resistant varieties such as PSB Rc 10, NSIC Rc130, and NSIC Rc 134. These varieties can be harvested within 104-110 days. Farmers are also encouraged to avail of farm insurance to protect their crops from natural calamities.
Source: philrice.gov.ph
IN AREAS AFFECTED BY TROPICAL CYCLONE, SOUTHWESTERLY WINDFLOW, THUNDERSTORMS, AND MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINS
Continuous wet weather, promotes fungal development and can cause damage to stored farm products, reduce the quality, viability and market price of the grains. Thus, it is advised to keep barns and crop storage rooms in good, dry, and well-ventilated condition.
Red Tide Alert Courtesy of BFAR, Shellfish Bulletin No. 13, Issued on 17 May 2023)
All types of shellfish and Acetes sp. or alamang gathered from coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol; San Pedro Bay in Samar; Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur; and Lianga Bay in Surigao del Sur are positive for Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) or toxic red tide and still NOT SAFE for human consumption. Fish, squids, shrimps and crabs are safe for human consumption provided that they are fresh and washed thoroughly, and internal organs such as gills and intestines are removed before cooking