From Sunday to Tuesday (June 16 – 18), Palawan will experience scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms due to the Southwest Monsoon, while the rest of the country may encounter partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, mostly occurring in the afternoon or evening.
Issued at: 4:00 PM, Friday, 14 June 2024
Valid until: 8:00 AM, Tuesday, 18 June 2024
| Forecast Area | Temperature | Relative Humidity | Leaf Wetness (HRS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowland | Upland | |||
| LUZON |
24 – 37 | 15 – 34 | 40 – 98 | 0 – 6 |
| VISAYAS | 25 – 35 | 23 – 33 | 45 – 98 | 2 – 6 |
| MINDANAO | 24 – 35 | 22 – 32 | 45 – 98 | 2 – 6 |
Wet
Batac, Vigan, Laoag, Bacnotan, Baguio, Aurora, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Bulacan, Quezon City, Laguna, Ambulong, Tanay, Alabat, Tayabas, Catbalogan, Borongan, Marawi, Tagum
Moist
Batanes, Benguet, Zambales, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Cavite, Pasay, Infanta, Mulanay, Camarines Norte, Romblon, Masbate, Capiz, Leyte, Dipolog, Bukidnon
Dry
rest of the country
AREAS AFFECTED BY THE WEATHER SYSTEMS
SOUTHWEST MONSOON, THUNDERSTORMS AND MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINS 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.
HEAT INDEX MONITORING AND FORECASTING (OBSERVED AND 2-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 https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/climate/climate-heat-inde
ENSO ALERT SYSTEM STATUS
Mulching must be done to prevent the rapid loss of soil moisture and to maintain the good growing condition of crops. Prepare for wetter conditions. Enhance drainage to prevent waterlogging and monitor for pest and disease outbreaks. Use resistant crop varieties and consider staggered planting to avoid peak wet periods. Increased humidity or drought can influence pest and disease prevalence. Conduct of regular monitoring of farm fields and timely interventions are crucial.
Red Tide Alert (Courtesy of BFAR, Shellfish Bulletin
All types of shellfish and Acetes sp. or alamang gathered from coastal waters coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol; Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur; and coastal waters of San Benito in Surigao del Norte are still not safe for human consumption and positive for red tide toxin. Fishermen are advised to avoid fishing, buying, selling, and eating any kind of shellfish and alamang in the said areas. 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. Source: https://www.bfar.da.gov.ph/shellfish-bulletin-no-02-2022