Day's highest heat index recorded in 3 cities at 47°C

Butuan City, Dagupan City, and Roxas City on Tuesday reported the day's highest heat index or human-perceived temperature at 47°C, according to PAGASA.

This is followed by Sangley Point, Cavite City with 45°C and Calapan City, Dipolog City, and the Science City of Munoz which all reported a heat index of 44°C.

PAGASA said that heat cramps and heat exhaustion is possible and may lead to heat stroke amid continued physical activity.

TINGNAN: Top 7 PAGASA Synoptic Stations na may pinakamataas na kalkuladong heat index ngayong Martes, 26 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/8aIrddHzV7

— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) May 26, 2020

Meanwhile, the Science Garden, Quezon City reported a heat index of 41°C at 2 p.m.

A maximum temperature of 33°C was also recorded at the same time.

33.0°C ang naitalang pinakamataas temperatura sa Science Garden, Quezon City kaninang 2:00 PM ngayong Martes, 26 Mayo. Nakalkula naman ang 41°C na heat index o alinsangan sa parehong oras.

Stay home, stay hydrated, and stay safe po! pic.twitter.com/3uC2ou0X0r

— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) May 26, 2020

- MDM, GMA News