Pagasa Weather Forecast: January 28, 2025

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) issued its weather forecast for Tuesday, January 28, 2025, highlighting varying conditions across the country influenced by the shear line, easterlies, and northeast monsoon.

Weather Synopsis

The shear line is affecting Palawan and the Visayas, while the northeast monsoon (Amihan) dominates the rest of Luzon.

Forecast Weather Conditions

  • Visayas, Palawan, and Dinagat Islands
    Expect cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms due to the shear line. Moderate to heavy rains may lead to flash floods or landslides in some areas.
  • The Rest of Mindanao
    Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms caused by easterlies may result in flash floods or landslides in affected regions.
  • Batanes, Cagayan, and Isabela
    Cloudy skies with rains from the northeast monsoon could bring moderate to heavy rains, with the potential for flash floods or landslides.
  • Metro Manila and the Rest of Luzon
    Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains are expected due to the northeast monsoon, with no significant impact anticipated.

Wind and Coastal Water Conditions

  • Northern Luzon
    Winds are strong to gale force from the northeast, making coastal waters rough with waves reaching 2.8 to 5.0 meters.
  • Central Luzon
    Winds are moderate to strong, with mild to rough seas (1.2 to 4.0 meters).
  • Rest of the Country
    Winds are light to moderate, with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 2.1 meters).

Notable Temperatures

Baguio City and Metro Manila recorded their coldest mornings of the 2024-2025 Amihan season. Baguio dropped to a chilly 11.8°C, while Science Garden, Quezon City, registered 20.4°C early this morning.

Flood Advisories

Pagasa issued General Flood Advisories (GFAs) at 6:00 AM for:

  • Region 8 (Eastern Visayas): GFA#1
  • Region 13 (Caraga): GFA#2

Residents are urged to remain vigilant and monitor updates for possible weather-related hazards.

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