Heat index shoots up to 47°C in Cavite, Camarines Norte

Daet in Camarines Norte and Sangley Point in Cavite City on Friday reported the day's highest heat index, the human-perceived temperature, at 47°C, according to PAGASA.

Legazpi City and the Science City of Munoz, meanwhile, recorded a heat index of 46°C while Iba, Zambales and Infanta, Quezon both reported a heat index of 44°C.

PAGASA warned of possible heat cramps and heat exhaustion which may lead to heat stroke amid continued physical activity.

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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/kOP4kdeGys

— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) May 22, 2020

Meanwhile, the PAGASA station at the Science Garden, Quezon City reported a heat index of 41°C at 12 noon.

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 12:00 PM ngayong Biyernes, 22 Mayo. Sa parehong oras, nakalkula ang 41°C na heat index o alinsangan.

Stay home, stay hydrated, and stay safe po! pic.twitter.com/yCOpjmIYs5

— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) May 22, 2020
 

 —LDF, GMA News