December 27, 2024
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a weather forecast indicating that Mindanao will experience cloudy skies accompanied by scattered rains and thunderstorms throughout the day due to the influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). Residents are advised to prepare for potential localized flooding and landslides, especially in low-lying and mountainous areas.
Regional Weather Overview:
Laguindingan and Cagayan de Oro City
- Daytime: Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms.
- Nighttime: Similar conditions persist.
- Temperature: 25°C to 31°C (day), dropping slightly to 30°C at night.
- Winds and Seas: Light to moderate winds from the northeast with slight to moderate seas.
Malaybalay City
- Daytime and Nighttime: Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms.
- Temperature: 24°C to 31°C during the day, tapering to 30°C at night.
- Winds: Light to moderate northeast winds.
Metro Davao
- Daytime: Cloudy with rainshowers and thunderstorms.
- Nighttime: Rain continues with a temperature range of 25°C to 32°C during the day, lowering to 30°C at night.
- Coastal Conditions: Slight to moderate seas.
Zamboanga City
- Weather: Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms throughout the day and night.
- Temperature: 26°C to 32°C during the day and slightly cooler at night.
- Winds and Seas: Light to moderate winds from the northeast.
Surigao City
- Conditions: Moderate to strong winds from the northeast with moderate to rough seas.
- Temperature: 26°C to 30°C during the day and as low as 28°C at night.
Other Cities
- Butuan City: Cloudy, moderate to strong winds, rough seas, and temperatures of 24°C to 31°C.
- Cotabato City: Light to moderate winds, slight to moderate seas, and temperatures between 27°C and 31°C.
- General Santos City: Light to moderate northeast winds, temperatures ranging from 23°C to 29°C.
- Dipolog City: Cloudy with rain, slight to moderate seas, and a temperature range of 26°C to 30°C.
- Tagum City: Similar conditions with temperatures from 24°C to 31°C.
- Marawi City: Cooler at 20°C to 26°C with scattered rainshowers.
- Iligan City: Light to moderate winds, temperatures between 26°C and 30°C.
- Pagadian City: Higher temperatures of 24°C to 33°C, accompanied by rainshowers.
Advisory:
Residents across Mindanao are urged to stay vigilant against the effects of heavy rainfall. PAGASA emphasizes the importance of monitoring updates and alerts from local authorities.
For more information, contact PAGASA at (632) 8927-1335 or visit their official website at bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph.