Sunday (19 January): the shear line and northeast monsoon are expected to weaken; however, the easterlies, the dominant weather system, will continue to affect the country, particularly the eastern sections. Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are expected over Caraga and Davao Region, while the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.
Monday (20 January): the shear line and northeast monsoon will begin to affect the country anew. Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms due to the shear line. Cloudy skies with rains are expected over Cagayan Valley and Cordillera Administrative Region, while Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains due to the northeast monsoon. The easterlies will continue to bring cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms over Caraga and the Davao Region. The rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms.
Issued at: 4:00 PM, Friday, 17 January 2025
Valid until: :800 AM, Monday, 20 January 2025
| Forecast Area | Temperature | Relative Humidity | Leaf Wetness (HRS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowland | Upland | |||
| LUZON | 19 – 34 | 12 – 28 | 65 – 98 | 0 – 6 |
| VISAYAS | 23 – 33 | 21 – 31 | 50 – 97 | 0 – 6 |
| MINDANAO | 23 – 34 | 19 – 32 | 45 – 97 | 0 – 6 |
Wet
Cagayan Valley, Baler, most parts of Bulacan, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Mainland Palawan, Bicol Region, Capiz, Siquijor, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga del Norte, Bukidnon, Davao del Norte, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Lanao del Sur
Moist
Batangas, Casiguran, Angat, Negros Oriental, Bohol, Zamboanga del Sur, Davao del Sur, and Maguindanao
Dry
Rest of the country
NORTHEAST MONSOON, SHEARLINE, EASTERLIES, AND THUNDERSTORMS AND MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINS
- Regularly check crops and use eco-friendly pest control methods. Rotate crops to improve soil health and reduce pests
- . Regularly service farm tools and machinery to avoid breakdowns. Track planting, watering, and harvest details to manage the farm better.
- Store produce in clean, dry, and temperature-controlled environments to ensure freshness and minimize spoilage. Use suitable packaging to safeguard produce during transport and reduce damage.
- Utilize row covers or mulching to retain soil warmth. Cover crops with plastic or shade nets to protect them from frost, especially in higher altitudes.
- Use materials like tarps or bamboo frames to create temporary windbreaks in high-wind areas or newly planted fields.
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 waters of Daram Island, and Irong-Irong Bay in Samar; Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar; and Coastal waters of Tungawan in Zamboanga Sibugay Province are 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.