Cloudy Skies and Scattered Rain Showers to Persist Across Mindanao
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued its regional weather forecast for Mindanao. Due to the influence of easterlies, varying weather patterns are expected across the region:
Key Areas and Forecasts
- Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Davao Oriental: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the day.
- Rest of Mindanao: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
Detailed Provincial Forecasts
- Zamboanga Peninsula (Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay):
- Cloudy skies with rain showers and thunderstorms.
- Temperatures range from 23°C to 33°C.
- Light to moderate winds from the northeast with slight to moderate coastal seas.
- Northern Mindanao (Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental):
- Mostly cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms.
- Temperatures vary between 22°C to 30°C.
- Davao Region (Metro Davao, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, Davao Occidental):
- Cloudy skies with rain showers and thunderstorms.
- Expected temperatures range from 23°C to 32°C.
- SOCCSKSARGEN (North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani):
- Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with occasional thunderstorms.
- Temperatures range from 22°C to 32°C.
- Caraga Region (Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Dinagat Islands):
- Cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms.
- Temperatures hover around 24°C to 29°C.
- Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM: Basilan, Cotabato City, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi):
- Partly cloudy skies transitioning to scattered thunderstorms in the evening.
- Temperatures range from 21°C to 32°C.
Coastal Waters
Seas across Mindanao remain slight to moderate, with wave heights ranging from 0.6 to 2.1 meters. Fisherfolk and those with small sea vessels are advised to exercise caution.
For further information and updates, visit PAGASA’s official website or contact their hotline at (632) 8927-1335.
Stay safe and prepared!
