The Philippines can expect a mix of weather conditions today, with easterlies bringing potential for scattered rains and thunderstorms across several regions. PAGASA, the country's weather agency, issued its latest 24-hour public weather forecast at 4:00 AM today, April 4, 2026, providing an outlook valid until 4:00 AM tomorrow.
National Weather Overview
Easterlies, or warm and humid winds blowing from the east, are currently affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. This weather pattern is expected to bring varying degrees of rainfall and thunderstorm activity to different parts of the country. PAGASA advises residents to stay informed and take necessary precautions, especially in areas prone to flooding and landslides.
Regional Weather Forecasts
Luzon
Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, and Central Luzon will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Residents in these areas should be aware of the potential for flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. The wind will be light to moderate, coming from the southeast, with slight to moderate coastal waters, with wave heights of 0.6 to 1.5 meters.
Visayas
The rest of the country, including the Visayas region, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. This is due to the easterlies. There is a possibility of flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. Expect light to moderate winds blowing from the northeast to east, and slight to moderate coastal waters with wave heights of 0.6 to 1.5 meters.
Mindanao
Caraga, Davao Region, Bukidnon, and Cotabato in Mindanao are forecast to have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms. Residents in these areas are warned of possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to, at times, heavy rains. The rest of Mindanao will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms with light to moderate winds blowing from the northeast to east, and slight to moderate coastal waters with wave heights of 0.6 to 1.5 meters.
Temperature and Humidity
Yesterday, the maximum temperature recorded at the PAGASA Weather Station in Science Garden, Diliman Quezon City was 33.8°C at 4:00 PM, while the minimum temperature was 22.1°C at 5:00 AM. The relative humidity ranged from 35% to 85%.
Wind and Coastal Water Conditions
Across Northern Luzon, expect light to moderate winds blowing from the southeast to south. The rest of Luzon will experience light to moderate winds from the east to southeast. Visayas and Mindanao will have light to moderate winds coming from the northeast to east. Coastal waters throughout the country are expected to be slight to moderate, with wave heights ranging from 0.6 to 1.8 meters in Northern Luzon, and 0.6 to 1.5 meters in the rest of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Safety Reminders
PAGASA advises the public to take the following precautions:
- Stay updated with the latest weather forecasts from PAGASA.
- Avoid going to low-lying areas and riverbanks during heavy rainfall.
- If you live in a flood-prone area, prepare an emergency kit containing essential supplies.
- Be aware of the potential for landslides in mountainous areas.
- If you are driving, slow down and be cautious of slippery roads.
- Monitor water levels in your area.
- Charge your mobile phones and power banks, and keep them in a safe place.
- Secure your belongings and livestock.
Tidal Information
Tidal predictions for Manila Bay (courtesy of NAMRIA) show low tide at 4:37 AM (0.32 meters) and 6:19 PM (-0.04 meters) today, and high tide at 11:03 AM (0.85 meters). Tomorrow, low tide is expected at 12:36 AM (0.47 meters).
Sunrise and Sunset
Today's sunrise was at 5:50 AM, and sunset will be at 6:09 PM. Moonrise is at 8:00 PM and moonset at 6:55 AM, with 94% illumination.
Monitor official PAGASA updates at pagasa.dost.gov.ph