Mindanao is forecast to experience partly cloudy to at times cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the prevailing southwest monsoon, according to the latest weather bulletin from PAGASA-MINPRSD.
The southwest monsoon is expected to affect Southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao, while a Low Pressure Area (LPA) was spotted at 3:00 AM today, approximately 85 km west-northwest of Bacnotan, La Union.
Zamboanga Peninsula:
- Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Isabela City will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with rainshowers or thunderstorms. Winds are light to moderate from the southwest with slight to moderate seas. Temperature ranges:
- Zamboanga City: 25–33°C
- Zamboanga del Norte: 24–32°C
- Zamboanga del Sur: 23–34°C
- Zamboanga Sibugay: 23–31°C
- Isabela City: 23–30°C
Northern Mindanao:
- Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental are forecast to experience similar weather with moderate southwest winds and moderate coastal seas. Temperature ranges:
- Bukidnon: 22–31°C
- Camiguin: 24–31°C
- Lanao del Norte: 26–34°C
- Misamis Occidental: 25–34°C
- Misamis Oriental: 25–32°C
Davao Region:
- All provinces in the region, including Metro Davao, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, and Davao Occidental, will see partly cloudy to at times cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms. Winds are light to moderate with slight to moderate seas. Temperature ranges:
- Metro Davao, Davao del Norte & del Sur: 26–34°C
- Davao Oriental: 27–34°C
- Davao de Oro: 24–34°C
- Davao Occidental: 27–34°C
SOCCSKSARGEN:
- North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani will also experience the same weather conditions. Coastal waters are slight to moderate with light to moderate southwest winds. Temperature ranges:
- North Cotabato: 23–32°C
- South Cotabato: 25–34°C
- Sultan Kudarat: 23–35°C
- Sarangani: 23–32°C
Caraga Region:
- Expect the same weather in Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Dinagat Islands. Light to moderate southwest winds prevail with slight to moderate seas. Temperature ranges:
- Agusan del Norte: 25–33°C
- Agusan del Sur: 24–34°C
- Surigao del Norte: 27–33°C
- Surigao del Sur: 24–34°C
- Dinagat Islands: 26–30°C
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM):
- Residents in Cotabato City, Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi are advised to brace for rainshowers and thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds from the southwest will prevail, with seas ranging from slight to moderate. Temperature ranges:
- Cotabato City: 23–32°C
- Basilan: 23–30°C
- Lanao del Sur: 22–30°C
- Maguindanao del Norte: 25–34°C
- Maguindanao del Sur: 24–35°C
- Sulu: 25–32°C
- Tawi-Tawi: 28–31°C
PAGASA advises the public to remain alert for possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. For updates and more information, visit bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph or call (632) 8922-1992 / 8927-1335.