Weather & Alerts — August 26, 2026

Weather and alert coverage for August 26 remains centered on the southwest monsoon, with rain affecting western Luzon and parts of the Visayas and localized class suspensions in several areas. PAGASA is also monitoring Tropical Storm Saudel outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, while flood, landslide and thunderstorm risks remain important in rain-affected communities.

Last updated: 4:50 p.m. PHT

Tropical Storm Saudel remains outside PAR

PAGASA continues monitoring Tropical Storm Saudel outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. While the cyclone is not currently inside PAR, its position and movement remain relevant because tropical systems outside the country’s monitoring boundary can interact with or influence the southwest monsoon. Residents should rely on PAGASA tropical cyclone bulletins for any change in track, intensity or potential Philippine impact. Source: PAGASA.

Habagat brings rain to western Luzon and parts of Visayas

PAGASA’s August 26 outlook calls for occasional rains over Zambales, Bataan and Occidental Mindoro due to the southwest monsoon. Metro Manila, the rest of Luzon, Western Visayas and the Negros Island Region may have cloudy conditions with scattered rains and thunderstorms, while much of Mindanao and the rest of the Visayas may see isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. Source: PAGASA daily weather.

Some LGUs suspend in-person classes on August 26

Several local governments suspended face-to-face classes on Wednesday because of weather conditions linked to the southwest monsoon. Reported suspensions included parts of Pampanga and Benguet, with affected schools shifting to alternative learning arrangements where directed. Families should continue checking their LGU and school channels because local suspension orders can change by area and school level. Source: GMA News.

PAGASA issues updated city outlook for August 26

PAGASA’s selected-city outlook issued at 8 a.m. on August 26 shows varying rain and thunderstorm conditions across the country, with several Luzon and Visayas locations under cloudy or rain-prone forecasts. Residents should use the latest city and regional forecasts for local conditions rather than assuming the same weather applies nationwide. Source: PAGASA selected-city outlook.

Flood and landslide risk rises where rain persists

Moderate to heavy monsoon rain can produce localized flooding or landslides, especially in low-lying, poorly drained and slope-prone areas. Motorists should avoid flooded roads, while residents in vulnerable communities should follow warnings from local disaster-risk offices and evacuation instructions when issued. Source: PAGASA.

PAGASA rainfall and flood advisories remain important during persistent rain

Communities near rivers, creeks and other flood-prone areas should monitor PAGASA rainfall, flood and hydrological advisories as monsoon rain continues. Conditions can change quickly when thunderstorms repeatedly affect the same watershed, and local disaster offices may issue evacuation or road-closure instructions even without a tropical cyclone warning signal. Source: PAGASA Flood Forecasting and Warning.

Thunderstorms remain possible outside main monsoon rain areas

Areas outside the main habagat rain zone can still experience isolated thunderstorms, particularly later in the day. Severe thunderstorms can bring brief heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds even when the broader forecast is relatively fair. Source: PAGASA.

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