MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Philippines – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported early Saturday that Tropical Storm “Isang” continues to affect weather conditions across parts of Mindanao.
As of 3:00 a.m., the storm’s center was located 270 kilometers west of Bacnotan, La Union, with maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gusts of up to 80 kph. It is moving westward at 25 kph.
PAGASA said that the trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) associated with the storm will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Davao Oriental. Residents in these areas are warned of possible flash floods and landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains.
The rest of Mindanao, meanwhile, will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the southwest monsoon. Severe thunderstorms may still cause flash floods or landslides.
Seas across most of the region are forecast to be slight to moderate, ranging from 0.6 to 1.5 meters. Winds will generally be light to moderate from the west to northwest.
Regional Forecasts Across Mindanao
Zamboanga Peninsula – Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Isabela City will have partly cloudy to at times cloudy skies with rain showers or thunderstorms throughout the day. Temperatures will range from 22°C to 30°C.
Northern Mindanao – Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental will experience partly cloudy to at times cloudy skies with rain showers or thunderstorms. Daily temperatures will range between 19°C and 32°C.
Davao Region – Metro Davao, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao de Oro, and Davao Occidental will also have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with rain showers or thunderstorms. However, Davao Oriental will see more persistent cloudy skies with rain showers and thunderstorms due to the trough of LPA. Temperatures across the region will range from 21°C to 32°C.
SOCCSKSARGEN – North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani will experience partly cloudy to at times cloudy skies with rain showers or thunderstorms. Temperatures will range from 20°C to 31°C.
Caraga Region – Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Dinagat Islands will also see cloudy skies with rain showers and thunderstorms, especially in the coastal provinces of Surigao and Dinagat. Temperatures are expected between 22°C and 32°C.
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) – Cotabato City, Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi will generally have partly cloudy to at times cloudy skies with rain showers or thunderstorms. Temperatures will range from 21°C to 31°C.
PAGASA Reminder
PAGASA forecasters continue to monitor the movement of Tropical Storm “Isang.” Residents, especially in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas, are urged to stay alert and monitor advisories from local disaster risk reduction offices.
For more information, the public may contact PAGASA through 8922-1992 and 8927-1335 or visit bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph.