Department of Science and Technology
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and
Astronomical Services Administration
Farm Weather Forecast
Issued at: 8AM Thursday, March 20, 2025
Valid until: 8AM Friday, March 21, 2025
FWFA: 25-067
SYNOPSIS

Northeast Monsoon affecting Luzon. Shear Line affecting the eastern section of Visayas.

Forecast Area Agri-Weather Winds Temperature Relative Humidity Leaf Wetness
Lowland Upland
Visayas, Caraga, Sorsogon, and Masbate Cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms
Eastern Visayas, Sorsogon, and Masbate – Strong from northeast;
Caraga and rest of Visayas – Light to moderate from northeast
24 – 33 22 - 30 70 - 98% 8-12 HOURS
Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Aurora, Quezon, and the rest of Bicol Region Cloudy skies with rains Strong from northeast 19 - 30 18 - 26 65 - 98% 4 - 8 hours
Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains
Ilocos Region and Cordillera Administrative Region – Strong from northeast;
Rest of Luzon – Moderate to strong from northeast
22 – 34 14 - 28 55 - 97 0 - 4 hours
The rest of the country Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms Light to moderate from northeast 22 - 34 21 – 32 45 – 96% 0 - 4 hours

SOIL MOISTURE CONDITION
Wet

Aurora, most parts of Quezon, Calapan, Coron, Aborlan, Camarines, Sur, Albay, Catanduanes, Eastern Visayas, and rest of Caraga

Moist

Batanes, Aparri, Nueva Vizcaya, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Romblon, Puerto Princesa, Camarines Norte, Masbate, Capiz, Zamboanga del Norte, Bukidnon, Davao del Norte, SOCCSKSARGEN, Agusan del Norte, and BARMM

Dry

Rest of the country

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FARMING ADVISORIES

AREAS AFFECTED BY THE WEATHER SYSTEMS

NORTHEAST MONSOON, SHEAR LINE, EASTERLIES, AND THUNDERSTORMS AND MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINS

  • Apply organic matter such as compost or mulch to improve soil fertility and moisture retention.
  • Rotate crops to prevent soil depletion and reduce pest and disease buildup.
  • Avoid excessive fertilizer application to prevent nutrient leaching and water contamination.
  • Utilize rainwater harvesting techniques to supplement irrigation.
  • Process surplus harvests (e.g., drying, fermenting, or preserving) to extend shelf life and reduce waste.

ENSO ALERT SYSTEM STATUS

ENSO ALERT SYSTEM STATUS (as of 06 March 2025)

MONTHLY CLIMATE ASSESSMENT AND OUTLOOK LA NIÑA ALERT

https://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/climate/elnino-la-nina/monitoring

Clear and maintain drainage canals, ditches, and waterways to prevent waterlogging and root rot. Excessive rain can leach nutrients from the soil. Apply slow-release or organic fertilizers to maintain soil fertility. Avoid applying fertilizers before heavy rains to prevent nutrient loss. Inspect and repair farmhouses, storage facilities, and greenhouses to prevent damage from prolonged wet conditions.

HEAT INDEX MONITORING AND FORECASTING (OBSERVED AND 2-DAY FORECAST)

The Heat Index is a human discomfort index that gives the apparent temperature on what humans perceive or feel as the temperature (from the surroundings) affecting the body. High air temperature and high relative humidity results to high apparent temperature
https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/climate/climate-heat-index
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DAILY EXTREMES MONTHLY EXTREMES
Maximum Temperature
 38.9 ºC (Tuguegarao City, 1961) Maximum Temperature 40.0 ºC (Tuguegarao City, 1978)
Minimum Temperature 11.0 ºC (Baguio City, 1971) Minimum Temperature 7.4 ºC (Baguio City, 1963)
Rainfall 172.0 mm (Catarman, 2012) Rainfall 401.0 mm (Casiguran, 1971)

FISHING ADVISORIES

Gale Warning is raised over the eastern seaboards of Southern Luzon and Visayas (the northern and eastern coasts of Catanduanes {Pandan, Bagamanoc, Panganiban, Viga, Gigmoto, Baras, Bato}, the eastern coast of Albay {Rapu-Rapu}, the eastern coast of Sorsogon {Prieto Diaz, Gubat, Barcelona, Bulusan}, the northern and eastern coasts of Northern Samar {Biri, San Jose, Bobon, Catarman, Mondragon, San Roque, Pambujan, Laoang, Palapag, Mapanas, Gamay, Lapinig} and the eastern coast of Eastern Samar {Arteche, San Policarpo, Oras, Dolores, Can-avid, Taft, Sulat, San Julian, and City of Borongan}, and the western seaboard of Northern Luzon (the western coast of Ilocos Norte {Pasuquin, Bacarra, Laoag City, Paoay, Currimao, Pinili, Badoc}.

Rough seas will be experienced over the seaboards of Northern Luzon and the eastern sections of Southern Luzon and Visayas while moderate to rough seas are expected over the remaining seaboards of Luzon. Slight to moderate seas will prevail over the rest of the archipelago. Still be reminded to be very careful in fishing, especially those using small seacraft. Always bring an emergency kit. Be updated for the latest weather updates and farm advisories from DOST- PAGASA.

PREPARED/UPLOADED BY: RAAM / JOT

VERIFIED BY: MEVT