Mindanao, Philippines — September 22, 2025. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued its latest regional weather forecast for Mindanao, warning of rains and thunderstorms today as the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) continues to affect the entire island.
At 3:00 AM, the eye of Super Typhoon “Nando” (Ragasa) was located 265 kilometers east of Calayan, Cagayan, with maximum sustained winds of 205 kilometers per hour and gustiness reaching 250 kph. The typhoon is moving west-northwestward at 20 kph and is expected to further enhance the Southwest Monsoon.
Zamboanga Peninsula will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms throughout the day across Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Isabela City. Moderate to at times heavy rains may trigger flash floods or landslides. Winds will be light to moderate from the southwest with slight to moderate seas. Daytime temperatures will range from 22°C to 33°C, cooling slightly in the evening.
Northern Mindanao provinces including Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorms may still cause flash floods in vulnerable areas. Coastal waters are expected to be slight to moderate, with winds from the southwest. Temperatures will hover between 21°C and 33°C.
The Davao Region, including Metro Davao, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, and Davao Occidental, is forecast to have partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Winds will be light to moderate, and seas slight to moderate. Maximum temperatures could reach 35°C in some provinces before cooling in the evening.
SOCCSKSARGEN provinces North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani will also experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with occasional rainshowers or thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds from the southwest will prevail with slight to moderate coastal seas. Temperatures will peak between 32°C and 33°C.
In the Caraga Region, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Dinagat Islands will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms, potentially severe at times. Winds from the southwest will bring slight to moderate seas. Daytime highs may reach up to 36°C in Surigao del Sur.
In BARMM, Cotabato City, Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi will have varying conditions. Most provinces will experience partly cloudy to at times cloudy skies with rainshowers or thunderstorms, while Sulu is expected to have more persistent cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms. Light to moderate southwest winds and slight to moderate coastal seas are expected. Temperatures will range from 21°C in upland areas like Lanao del Sur to 35°C in the Maguindanao provinces.
PAGASA reminds residents across Mindanao, particularly in flood- and landslide-prone areas, to remain alert for possible flash floods and landslides due to moderate to heavy rains or severe thunderstorms. Fisherfolk and those with small seacraft are also advised to take precautionary measures as seas may become rougher during thunderstorms.
For updates and inquiries, PAGASA urges the public to contact (632) 8922-1992 and 8927-1335 or visit bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph.