Tomorrow until Sunday (16 – 17 november), tropical cyclone PEPITO will traverse Bicol Region and exit landmass via the western coast of Northern Luzon. Within this time period, stormy weather is expected over Bicol Region, Samar provinces, CALABARZON, Metro Manila, and Central Luzon while rains with gusty winds will be experienced over Ilocos Region, Romblon, Marinduque, Oriental Mindoro, Pangasinan, La Union, Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, and Ifugao. The rest of the archipelago will have partly cloudy skies to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening.
Issued at: 4:00 PM, Friday, 15 November 2024
Valid until: 8:00 AM, Monday, 18 November 2024
| Forecast Area | Temperature | Relative Humidity | Leaf Wetness (HRS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowland | Upland | |||
| LUZON | 21 - 35 | 14 - 32 | 60 - 99 | 0 - >12 |
| VISAYAS | 23 - 35 | 20 - 34 | 50 - 99 | 0 - 10 |
| MINDANAO | 22 - 35 | 19 - 32 | 45 - 96 | 0 - 4 |
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
SEVERE TROPICAL STORM OFEL, TYPHOON PEPITO, AND THUNDERSTORMS AND MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINS
- Before returning to the farm, check the area for safety. Look for downed power lines, fallen trees, or debris that may pose a risk. Inspect for signs of wind damage, flooding, and soil erosion. Record the damage to determine the necessary interventions.
- Moist and stagnant conditions promote the spread of pests and diseases. Apply organic or chemical pesticides as necessary, following the appropriate guidelines. Repair or replace damaged animal shelters and maintain a clean environment to prevent the spread of diseases.
- Monitor fields for signs of waterlogging or erosion and take action to drain excess water. Postpone applying fertilizers or pesticides until after the rain subsides to prevent runoff.
ENSO ALERT SYSTEM STATUS
(as of 07 November 2024)
MONTHLY CLIMATE ASSESSMENT AND OUTLOOK
LA NIÑA ALERT
https://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/climate/el-nino-la-nina/monitoring
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.
Red Tide Alert (Courtesy of BFAR, Shellfish Bulletin No. 28 updated 05 November 2024)
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.