PAGASA
Department of Science and Technology
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and
Astronomical Services Administration
Farm Weather Forecast
Synopsis

Easterlies affecting the country.

Issued at: 8AM Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Valid until: 8AM Wednesday, May 15, 2024
FWFA: 24-110
Forecast Area Agri-Weather Winds Temperature Relative Humidity Leaf Wetness
Batanes and Cagayan Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms Moderate to strong from northeast LOWLAND:
23 - 36

UPLAND:
22 - 34		 45 - 98% 0 - 6 hours
Metro Manila and the rest of the country Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms
Light to moderate from east to northeast
LOWLAND:
24 - 37

UPLAND:
16 - 33		 40 - 96% 0 - 4 hours

Soil Moisture Condition
Wet

n/a

Moist

Casiguran Aurora, Eastern Samar, and Davao del Norte

Dry

rest of the country

Map
Farming Advisories

EL NIÑO ADVISORY NO. 11/ LA NIÑA WATCH
During insufficient moisture supply, drip irrigation is one economical way of maintaining the moisture required by the crops. Mulching must be done to prevent the rapid loss of soil moisture and to maintain the good growing condition of crops

AREAS AFFECTED BY THE WEATHER SYSTEMS
EASTERLIES, FRONTASL SYSTEM, THUNDERSTORMS AND MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINS
Extreme heat causes internal water stress in crops, weakens and destroys standing crops. Watering crop during early morning and evening periods will help alleviate stress on crops.

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

Fishing Advisories

GALE WARNING AND SEA CONDITION
No Gale warning issued
Moderate to rough seas will be experienced over Extreme Northern Luzon while slight to moderate seas will be experienced 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.

Red Tide Alert
(Courtesy of BFAR, Shellfish Bulletin No. 09 Inilabas 03 Mayo 2024)

All types of shellfish and Acetes sp. or alamang gathered from coastal waters coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol; Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar; Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur; and coastal waters of San Benito in Surigao del Norte are still not safe for human consumption. Moreover, coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol, and Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar are now positive for red tide toxin. 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.
Source:https://www.bfar.da.gov.ph/shellfish-bulletin-no-02-2022/

PREPARED/UPLOADED BY: MTR / JOT VERIFIED BY: JAM