The Philippines can expect scattered rains and thunderstorms today, May 16, 2026, according to the latest forecast from PAGASA, issued at 4:00 AM. The agency advises residents nationwide to stay informed and take precautions against potential flash floods and landslides, especially in areas prone to these hazards.
Regional Weather Forecast
Luzon
Batanes and Babuyan Islands: Expect cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to a Frontal System. PAGASA warns of possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to, at times, heavy rains.
Metro Manila and the Rest of Luzon: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies are expected, with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Localized thunderstorms may bring possible flash floods or landslides.
Visayas
Across the Visayas, PAGASA forecasts partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Be prepared for localized thunderstorms that could trigger flash floods or landslides.
Mindanao
Mindanao will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. As with other regions, localized thunderstorms pose a risk of flash floods and landslides.
Wind and Coastal Conditions
Northern Luzon: Expect moderate winds blowing from the northeast, with moderate coastal waters (1.2 to 2.1 meters).
The Rest of Luzon and Visayas: Light to moderate winds from the northeast will prevail, creating slight to moderate coastal waters (0.6 to 1.8 meters).
Mindanao: Light to moderate winds from the northeast are expected, with slight to moderate coastal waters (0.6 to 1.2 meters).
Temperature and Humidity
Yesterday, the maximum temperature recorded at the PAGASA Weather Station in Quezon City was 36.1°C at 2:00 PM, while the minimum temperature was 28.2°C at 5:00 AM. The relative humidity ranged from 77% at 5:00 AM to 43% at 3:00 PM.
Safety Reminders
PAGASA advises the public to take the following precautions:
- Stay Informed: Monitor weather updates from PAGASA and local news sources.
- Prepare for Evacuation: If you live in a flood-prone or landslide-prone area, know your evacuation routes and have a plan in place.
- Secure Your Home: Reinforce your home against strong winds and heavy rain.
- Be Aware of Your Surroundings: Avoid crossing flooded areas. Be cautious of landslides.
- Stay Indoors During Thunderstorms: Seek shelter indoors during thunderstorms. Avoid open fields and bodies of water.
- Prepare an Emergency Kit: Prepare a kit with essentials like food, water, medicine, flashlight, and a radio.
Tidal Information (Manila Bay)
Here are the tidal predictions for Manila Bay (courtesy of NAMRIA):
- Today: Low tide at 1:46 AM (0.38m), High tide at 9:01 AM (1.11m), Low tide at 4:45 PM (-0.15m), High tide at 11:29 PM (0.44m)
Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise, Moonset
- Sunrise Today: 5:28 AM
- Sunset Today: 6:17 PM
- Moonrise Today: 4:30 AM
- Moonset Today: 5:46 PM
- Illumination: 0%
Monitor official PAGASA updates at pagasa.dost.gov.ph