DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of widespread rains, thunderstorms, and rough sea conditions across Mindanao as Easterlies continue to affect the region, according to the Regional Weather Forecast issued at 5:00 a.m. on January 5, 2026, valid until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow.
PAGASA said Caraga Region, Camiguin, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, and Zamboanga del Norte will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms, with moderate to at times heavy rainfall that may trigger flash floods and landslides, especially in low-lying and mountainous areas. Residents in these provinces are advised to remain alert, particularly during periods of prolonged or intense rainfall.
The rest of Mindanao, including much of the Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, BARMM, Northern Mindanao, and Zamboanga Peninsula, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. While rains may be intermittent, PAGASA cautioned that severe thunderstorms could still result in localized flooding and landslides.
Wind and sea conditions are expected to be challenging, particularly along the eastern seaboard. Moderate to strong winds from the northeast to north will prevail over eastern Mindanao, producing moderate to rough seas ranging from 2.1 to 3.5 meters. Fisherfolk and operators of small sea vessels are advised not to venture out to sea, while larger vessels are urged to take precautionary measures. Elsewhere, light to moderate winds will generate slight to moderate seas of 0.6 to 2.5 meters.
In the Zamboanga Peninsula, weather will range from partly cloudy to cloudy with rainshowers or thunderstorms, with temperatures reaching up to 33°C in Zamboanga City and generally cooler readings in Zamboanga del Norte due to persistent cloud cover and rains. Northern Mindanao, including Bukidnon, Camiguin, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental, will see similar conditions, with Camiguin and the Misamis provinces more likely to experience sustained rainfall and thunderstorms.
Across the Davao Region, including Metro Davao, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, and Davao Occidental, skies will be partly cloudy to cloudy with passing rainshowers or thunderstorms. Coastal areas of Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, and Davao Occidental may experience moderate to rough seas, while inland temperatures will range from 19°C to 32°C.
In SOCCSKSARGEN, including North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani, PAGASA forecasts isolated rainshowers and thunderstorms, with generally light to moderate winds and temperatures climbing to 33°C in some areas. Meanwhile, Caraga Region—covering Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Dinagat Islands—remains under cloudy skies with frequent rains and thunderstorms, coupled with moderate to strong winds and rough coastal waters.
For the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), including Cotabato City, Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Maguindanao del Norte, and Maguindanao del Sur, weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy with occasional rainshowers or thunderstorms, with generally slight to moderate sea conditions, except during thunderstorm activity.
PAGASA continues to urge local disaster risk reduction offices, local governments, and the public to closely monitor weather updates, prepare for possible flooding and landslides, and observe safety precautions at sea. For updates and advisories, the public may visit bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph or contact PAGASA through its official hotlines.