Farm Weather Forecast
Issued at: 8AM Friday, September 20, 2024
Valid until: 8AM Saturday, September 21, 2024
FWFA: 24 – 217
SYNOPSIS

At 3:00 AM today, a Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 745 km East Southeast of Itbayat, Batanes (19.3°N, 128.8°E). Southwest Monsoon affecting Luzon and Visayas

Forecast Area Agri-Weather Winds Temperature Relative Humidity Leaf Wetness
Zambales and Bataan Monsoon Rains Moderate to strong from southwest to south LOWLAND
24 – 30
UPLAND
21 – 28
75 – 98 4 – 8
Ilocos Region Occasional rains Moderate to strong from southwest to south
LOWLAND
25 – 31
UPLAND
22 – 29

70 – 98 4 – 8
Metro Manila, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar, and the rest of Luzon Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms Western section of Luzon – Moderate to strong from southwest to south;
Rest of the country – Light to moderate from southeast to southwest
LOWLAND
23 – 32
UPLAND
16 – 29
60 – 98 4 – 8
The rest of Visayas and Mindanao Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms Light to moderate from southeast to southwest LOWLAND
24 – 34
UPLAND
21 – 31
50 – 98 0 – 6

SOIL MOISTURE CONDITION
Wet

Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, National Capital Region, CALABARZON, most part of MiMaRoPa, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Cebu, Bukidnon, Davao del Sur, and Lanao del Sur

Moist

Puerto Princesa, Eastern Samar, Southern Leyte, Davao del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, and Maguindanao

Dry

rest of the countr

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FARMING ADVISORIES

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.
• Clear canals and drainage systems to prevent flooding in farm areas. Ensure farm equipment is safely stored. Move livestock to higher ground or secure shelters to protect them from flooding and strong winds.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DAILY EXTREMES MONTHLY EXTREMES
Maximum Temperature 37.4 ºC (Tuguegarao, 1915) Maximum Temperature 38.9 ºC (Tuguegarao, 1963)

Minimum Temperature

13.5 ºC (Baguio City, 1907)
Temperature
12.6 ºC (Baguio City; 1990)
Rainfall
753.6 mm (Calayan, 2013)
Rainfall
799.8 mm (Baguio City, 1911)

ENSO ALERT SYSTEM STATUS

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.

FISHING ADVISORIES

Gale warning was issued over the western seaboard of Luzon (Pangasinan [Bolinao, Bani, Agno, Burgos, Dasol, Infanta], Zambales, Bataan [Morong, Bagac, Mariveles], Occidental Mindoro [Lubang, Looc, Paluan], and the western coast of Palawan including Kalayaan Islands.
Moderate to rough seas will be experienced over the western section of Luzon while the rest of the archipelago will have light to moderate seas. Still be reminded to be very careful in fishing, especially those using small seacrafts. Always bring an emergency kit. Be updated for the latest weather updates and farm advisories from DOST- PAGASA.

RED TIDE ALERT
(Courtesy of BFAR, Shellfish Bulletin

All types of shellfish and Acetes sp. or alamang gathered from coastal waters of Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur; coastal water of Daram Island, Zumarraga Island, Irong-irong Island, and Cambatutay Bay in Samar; Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar, Carigara Bay in Leyte and coastal waters of Tungawan in Zamboanga Sibugay province and Maqueda bay in Samarare 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.

: MGA / MAM VERIFIED BY: MEVT