Legazpi City records day’s highest heat index at 50°C

Wednesday's highest heat index, or the human-perceived temperature, was recorded at PAGASA's synoptic station in Legazpi City at 50°C, the state weather bureau said.

This was followed by the Sangley Point, Cavite City with 47°C; the Science City of Munoz and Ambulong, Tanauan City with 46°C; and the Port Area, Manila and Rozas City with 45°C.

PAGASA reiterated the dangers associated with a heat index of 41°C to 54°C such as possible heat cramps and heat exhaustion, which may lead to heat stroke amid continued physical activity.

TINGNAN: Top 6 PAGASA Synoptic Stations na may pinakamataas na kalkuladong heat index ngayong Miyerkules, 20 Mayo.

PANGANIB (41-54°C na heat index): Posible ang heat cramps at heat exhaustion na maaaring mauwi sa heat stroke kapag tuluy-tuloy ang physical activity. pic.twitter.com/k8c8l1dOvk

— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) May 20, 2020

Meanwhile, the PAGASA station at the Science Garden, Quezon City once again recorded a heat index of 43°C at 3 p.m.

A maximum temperature of 35°C was also recorded at the same time.

35.0°C ang naitalang pinakamataas temperatura sa Science Garden, Quezon City kaninang 3:00 PM ngayong Miyerkules, 20 Mayo. Sa parehong oras, nakalkula ang 43°C na heat index o alinsangan.

Stay home, stay hydrated, and stay safe po! pic.twitter.com/PDJ1j4cgFF

— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) May 20, 2020

— Ma. Angelica Garcia/BM, GMA News