Department of Science and Technology
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and
Astronomical Services Administration
Farm Weather Forecast
Issued at: 8AM Monday, April 28, 2025
Valid until: 8AM Tuesday, April 29, 2025
FWFA: 25 – 098
SYNOPSIS

At 3:00 AM today, a Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 695 km East of General Santos City (5.0°N, 131.3°E). It is embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao. Easterlies affecting the rest of the country.

Forecast Area Agri-Weather Winds Temperature Relative Humidity Leaf Wetness
Lowland Upland
Mindanao and Palawan Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms Light to moderate from east to northeast 23 - 33 21 - 30 65 - 98 % 4 - 6 hrs
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
22 - 37 14 - 35 55 - 95 % 0 - 4 hrs

SOIL MOISTURE CONDITION
Wet

Baler, Catanduanes, Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Samar, and Surigao del Sur

Moist

Batanes, Casiguran, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, most parts of Bicol Region, rest of Eastern Visayas, most parts of Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, Surigao del Norte, and BARMM

Dry

Rest of the country

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FARMING ADVISORIES

AREAS AFFECTED BY THE WEATHER SYSTEMS

LPA, ITCZ, EASTERLIES, THUNDERSTORMS AND MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINS

  • Cover the fields with straw or grass clippings to help retain soil moisture and prevent drying out.
  • Irrigate during the cooler hours of the morning or evening to minimize water evaporation and stress on crops.
  • Stake tall vegetables securely and ensure that netting for orchards or crops is properly secured to protect them from wind or sun damage.
  • Apply recommended biocontrol agents to manage pests and prevent damage to crops naturally.
  • Provide shade cloth or temporary shelters for delicate seedlings during the peak afternoon heat to protect them from excessive sun exposure.
  • Use organic mulch, like straw or grass clippings, to help cool the root zones and maintain consistent moisture levels in the soil.
  • Schedule fieldwork during early mornings or late afternoons to avoid the hottest part of the day and reduce heat stress on both workers and 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

ENSO ALERT SYSTEM STATUS

MONTHLY CLIMATE ASSESSMENT AND OUTLOOK
INACTIVE

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

Maintain proper drainage in lowland farms to prevent waterlogging. In rainfed areas, store excess water in farm reservoirs for use during drier months. Adopt integrated pest management (IPM) to prevent infestations, especially for rice, corn, and vegetables. Use covered storage areas to prevent moisture-related grain losses. Improve soil moisture retention through organic mulching and conservation farming techniques.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DAILY EXTREMES MONTHLY EXTREMES
Maximum Temperature
 41.0 ºC (Tuguegarao City, 1915) Maximum Temperature 42.2 ºC (Tuguegarao City, 1963)
Minimum Temperature 11.5 ºC (Baguio City, 1907) Minimum Temperature 9.6 ºC (Baguio City, 1907)
Rainfall 134.4 mm (Basco, 1908) Rainfall 495.2 mm (Virac Radar, 2009)

FISHING ADVISORIES

GALE WARNING AND SEA CONDITION

No Gale Warning is raised.

Slight to moderate seas will prevail over the whole 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: MGA / HGDE
VERIFIED BY: MEVT