Issued: July 19, 2025 | 5:00 AM
Valid Until: July 20, 2025 | 5:00 AM
MINDANAO — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a regional weather forecast for Mindanao as the southwest monsoon (habagat) continues to affect the entire region, bringing occasional to scattered rains, thunderstorms, and possible flash floods or landslides.
At 3:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm “Crising” (international name: Wipha) was spotted at 110 km west-northwest of Calayan, Cagayan, packing maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h and gusts reaching up to 115 km/h, while moving west-northwest at 25 km/h. Although the storm is far from Mindanao, it continues to enhance the southwest monsoon, resulting in widespread rains across the island.
⚠️ General Outlook for Mindanao
- Zamboanga Peninsula: Occasional rains throughout the day with risks of flash floods and landslides due to moderate to heavy precipitation.
- Rest of Mindanao: Expect cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.
- Winds: Moderate to strong from the southwest.
- Seas: Moderate to rough, with wave heights from 1.5 to 2.8 meters.
🌧️ Detailed Forecast by Province
Zamboanga Peninsula
- Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Isabela City:
- Weather: Occasional rains
- Winds: Moderate to strong (SW)
- Coastal waters: Moderate to rough
- Temperature: 23–32°C
Northern Mindanao
- Bukidnon: Cloudy with rain showers and thunderstorms | 20–27°C
- Camiguin, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte: Cloudy with rain showers and thunderstorms
- Winds: Moderate to strong (SW)
- Coastal waters: Moderate to rough
- Temperature: 23–34°C
Davao Region
- Metro Davao, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, Davao Occidental:
- Weather: Cloudy with rain showers and thunderstorms
- Winds: Moderate to strong (SW)
- Coastal waters: Moderate to rough
- Temperature: 25–32°C
SOCCSKSARGEN
- North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani:
- Weather: Cloudy with rain showers and thunderstorms
- Winds: Moderate to strong (SW)
- Coastal waters: Moderate to rough
- Temperature: 22–31°C
Caraga Region
- Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Dinagat Islands:
- Weather: Cloudy with rain showers and thunderstorms
- Winds: Moderate to strong (SW)
- Coastal waters: Moderate to rough
- Temperature: 24–35°C
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
- Cotabato City, Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi:
- Weather: Cloudy with rain showers and thunderstorms
- Winds: Moderate to strong (SW)
- Coastal waters: Moderate to rough
- Temperature: 22–34°C
⚠️ Advisory
PAGASA reminds residents in low-lying and mountainous areas to remain alert against possible flash floods and landslides, especially those in the Zamboanga Peninsula and Caraga Region, where heavier rains are expected.
For further updates and localized alerts, monitor PAGASA’s official website: bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph or contact the nearest PAGASA station.
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