The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued its latest 24-hour public weather forecast, indicating that easterlies are influencing weather conditions across a large portion of the country. This weather pattern is expected to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to Central and Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The forecast, issued at 4:00 AM on April 26, 2026, remains valid until 4:00 AM tomorrow.
Regional Weather Forecast
Luzon
Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon should prepare for partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with the possibility of isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. PAGASA advises residents to be vigilant for potential flash floods or landslides, particularly during severe thunderstorms. For Batanes, a frontal system is expected to bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms, also raising the risk of flash floods and landslides. Winds across the rest of Luzon will be light to moderate, blowing from the southeast to northeast, with coastal waters expected to be slight to moderate (0.6 to 1.5 meters).
Visayas
The Visayas region can anticipate similar conditions, with easterlies contributing to partly cloudy to cloudy skies and isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Residents of Eastern Samar should be particularly aware of the potential for flash floods or landslides due to scattered rains and thunderstorms. Winds will be light to moderate, coming from the east to northeast, resulting in slight to moderate coastal waters (0.6 to 1.8 meters).
Mindanao
Mindanao is also under the influence of the easterlies, leading to a forecast of partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Caraga and Southern Leyte may experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms, which could trigger flash floods or landslides. The wind conditions in Mindanao will be light to moderate, blowing from the east to northeast, with coastal waters remaining slight to moderate (0.6 to 1.8 meters).
Temperature and Humidity
Yesterday, the maximum temperature recorded at the PAGASA Weather Station in Science Garden, Diliman Quezon City was 35.5°C at 2:00 PM. The minimum temperature was 25.9°C at 5:00 AM. Relative humidity ranged from a maximum of 73% to a minimum of 41%.
Wind and Coastal Water Conditions
Across Central and Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, winds are expected to be light to moderate, originating from the east to northeast, with slight to moderate coastal waters (0.6 to 1.8 meters). In the rest of Luzon, winds will be light to moderate, blowing from the southeast to northeast, with coastal waters also expected to be slight to moderate (0.6 to 1.5 meters).
Safety Precautions
PAGASA advises the public to take necessary precautions against the potential impacts of scattered rains and thunderstorms. Residents in areas prone to flooding and landslides, such as Caraga, Eastern Samar, Southern Leyte, and Batanes, should closely monitor weather updates and be prepared to evacuate if necessary. Avoid crossing flooded areas, and ensure that drainage systems are clear of debris to minimize the risk of flash floods. During thunderstorms, seek shelter indoors and avoid contact with electrical appliances.
Tidal Predictions
Tidal predictions for Manila Bay (courtesy of NAMRIA) indicate a low tide at 1:21 AM today (-0.11 meters) and a high tide at 5:19 PM today (0.94 meters). Sunrise today was at 5:36 AM, and sunset will be at 6:12 PM. Moonrise was at 1:47 PM, and moonset was at 1:50 AM, with a 75% illumination.
Monitor official PAGASA updates at pagasa.dost.gov.ph