Farm Weather Forecast
Issued at: 8AM Friday, November 15, 2024
Valid until: 8AM Saturday, November 16, 2024
FWFA: 24 – 265
SYNOPSIS

At 3:00 AM today, the center of Typhoon "OFEL" {USAGI} was estimated based on all available data at 90 km West Northwest of Calayan, Cagayan (19.6°N, 120.7°E) with maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 150 km/h. It is moving North Northwestward at 20 km/h. Also, at 3:00 AM today, the center of Severe Tropical Storm "PEPITO" {MAN-YI} was estimated based on all available data at 830 km East of Eastern Visayas (10.4°N, 133.3°E) with maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 135 km/h. It is moving Westward at 25 km/h

Forecast Area Agri-Weather Winds Temperature Relative Humidity Leaf Wetness
Ilocos Norte, and Apayao
Stormy
Strong to gale from southwest to south
LOWLAND
23 - 32
UPLAND
20 - 28
75 – 100 >12
The rest of Cagayan Valley and the rest Cordillera Administrative Region
Rains with gusty winds
Moderate to strong from southeast to south
LOWLAND
23 - 31
UPLAND
15 - 29
75 – 100 >12
The rest of Ilocos Region
Cloudy skies with scattered
rainshowers and thunderstorms
Strong to gale from southwest to south
LOWLAND
23 - 31
UPLLAND
22 - 29
65 – 98 4 – 8
Metro Manila and the rest of the country
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms
Eastern section of Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao – Moderate to strong
from northeast to northwest
The rest of the country– Light to moderate from northeast to northwest
LOWLAND
24 - 34
UPLAND
21 - 32
60 – 96 0 – 6

SOIL MOISTURE CONDITION
Wet

Ilocos Region, most parts of Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, most parts of Central Luzon, National Capital Region, most parts of CALABARZON, Mindoro provinces, Marinduque, Romblon, some parts of Palawan, most parts of Bicol Region, rest of Western Visayas, rest of Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, Surigao del Sur, and BARMM;

Moist

Nueva Vizcaya, Tarlac, Batangas, Puerto Princesa, Aborlan, some parts of Camarines Norte and Sorsogon, Panay island, Central Visayas, and rest of Caraga;

Dry

Rest of the country

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FARMING ADVISORIES

AREAS AFFECTED BY THE WEATHER SYSTEMS

  • Strengthen embankments and reinforce levees to better withstand future tropical cyclones.
  • Use mechanical dryers or sun-drying techniques to dry wet grains promptly.
  • Collaborate with local agricultural agencies for additional support and resources
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DAILY EXTREMES
MONTHLY EXTREMES
Maximum Temperature
37.8 ºC (Tuguegarao, 1963
Maximum Temperature
38.5 ºC (NAIA, 2005)
Minimum Temperature
11.0 ºC (Baguio City, 1968)
Minimum Temperature
9.2 ºC (Baguio City; 1989)
Rainfall
316.0 mm (Baler, 2007)
Rainfall
698.7 mm (Baguio City, 1980)

ENSO ALERT SYSTEM STATUS

Prepare for wetter conditions. Enhance drainage to prevent waterlogging and monitor for pest and disease outbreaks. Use resistant crop varieties and consider staggered planting to avoid peak wet periods. Increased humidity or drought can influence pest and disease prevalence. Conduct of regular monitoring of farm fields and timely interventions are crucial.

FISHING ADVISORIES

ale warning was raised over the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Luzon (Batanes, Cagayan Including Babuyan Islands, and the northern coast of Ilocos Norte {Pagudpud, Bangui, and Burgos}. Postpone fishing activities until the weather improves and the warning is lifted.
Rough to high seas will be experienced in the western section of Northern Luzon while moderate to rough seas will be experienced over the rest of Northern Luzon and eastern sections of Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The rest of the archipelago will have slight to moderate seas. 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.

RED TIDE ALERT
(Courtesy of BFAR, Shellfish Bulletin

All types of shellfish and Acetes sp. or alamang gathered from coastal waters of Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur; coastal waters of Daram Island, Zumarraga Island, Irong-Irong Bay, Carigara Bay in Leyte; Biliran Island in Biliran Province and Coastal waters of Tungawan in Zamboanga Sibugay Province; and Cambatutay Bay in Samar and Coastal waters of Leyte in Leyte are not safe for human consumption and positive for red tide toxin. Fishermen are advised to avoid fishing, buying, selling, and eating any kind of shellfish and alamang in the said areas. Fish, squids, shrimps, and crabs are safe for human consumption provided that they are fresh and washed thoroughly, and internal organs such as gills and intestines are removed before cooking.

MGA / MAM VERIFIED BY: MTR