| Today until tomorrow (20-21 December), cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms will be experienced over Bicol Region, Quezon, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon due to shear line. Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan will have the same weather condition due to the low pressure area (LPA) and its trough. The Northeast (NE) Monsoon will bring cloudy skies with light rains over Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) and Aurora while Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have partly cloudy to at times cloudy skies with isolated light rains. |
Issued at: Friday, 20 December 2024 4:00 PM
Valid until: Monday, 23 December 2024 8:00 AM
| Forecast Area | Temperature | Relative Humidity | Leaf Wetness (HRS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowland | Upland | |||
| LUZON | 22 – 32 | 14 – 30 | 55 - 98 | 4 – 8 |
| VISAYAS | 24 – 32 | 22 – 30 | 60 - 98 | 4 – 8 |
| MINDANAO | 23 – 31 | 20 – 29 | 70 – 100 | 4 – 8 |
Wet
Cagayan Valley, Quezon, Rizal, Romblon, Bicol Region, Capiz, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga del Norte, Bukidnon, Davao Region, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and BARMM
Moist
Ilocos Norte, Pangasinan, Cordillera Administrative Region, Quezon City, Aurora, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Zambales, Cavite, Laguna, Oriental Mindoro, Mainland Palawan, Bohol, Siquijor, Zamboanga del Sur
Dry
Rest of the country
AREAS AFFECTED BY THE WEATHER SYSTEMS
NORTHEAST MONSOON, LPA, SHEARLINE, AND THUNDERSTORMS AND MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINS
- Regularly check crops and use eco-friendly pest control methods. Rotate crops to improve soil health and reduce pests.
- Regularly service farm tools and machinery to avoid breakdowns. Track planting, watering, and harvest details to manage the farm better.
- Store produce in clean, dry, and temperature-controlled areas to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage. Use appropriate packaging to protect produce during transport and reduce damage.
Red Tide Alert (Courtesy of BFAR, Shellfish Bulletin No. 32 updated 19 December 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 in Samar; Coastal waters of Tungawan in Zamboanga Sibugay Province; coastal waters of Biliran Islands in Biliran Province, and Matarinao Bay in Samar 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.