ILOILO City – Most parts of the Visayas will continue to experience generally fair yet hot weather from April 28 to May 2, 2026, with only isolated rainshowers expected, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its latest regional outlook.
The five-day forecast indicates partly cloudy to sunny conditions prevailing across Western, Central, and Eastern Visayas, with temperatures commonly ranging from 25°C to 35°C.
In some areas, particularly outside the core Visayas such as Occidental Mindoro, temperatures may climb as high as 37°C.
Across Western Visayas — covering Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, Antique, and Guimaras — daytime temperatures are expected to stay within the mid-20s to mid-30s, while nighttime readings will remain relatively warm at around 25°C to 30°C.
Similar weather patterns are projected in Central Visayas, including Cebu and Bohol, as well as in Eastern Visayas provinces such as Samar and Leyte.
Winds in the region will be light to moderate, generally coming from the northeast to east, while coastal waters are forecast to remain slight to moderate, suggesting no major weather disturbances in the coming days.
PAGASA noted that while skies will mostly be fair, brief afternoon or evening rainshowers and thunderstorms may still develop due to localized atmospheric conditions.
The outlook is consistent with earlier forecasts pointing to extended periods of warm and relatively dry weather across the Visayas. Although there may be slight increases in cloud cover and chances of rain in some areas, these are not expected to significantly ease the heat.
Meanwhile, PAGASA has also been releasing separate updates on heat index levels, which indicate how hot it feels when humidity is factored in.
Forecasters emphasized that the weather outlook and heat index reports are not the same. The weather outlook provides information on actual conditions, such as temperature and cloudiness, while the heat index measures the perceived heat on the human body.
This means that even if the forecast temperature is around 33°C, the heat index can exceed 40°C, reaching levels considered hazardous to health.
Simply put, the weather outlook describes what is happening in the atmosphere, while the heat index reflects what people actually feel on the ground.
Authorities advised the public to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during peak hours, drink plenty of water, and stay alert for sudden thunderstorms, especially later in the day.
PAGASA said it will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as necessary./PN
