PAGASA: 31 areas to fall under danger level heat index on May 19

Weather bureau PAGASA predicted on Saturday that 31 areas of the country will have a heat index falling under the danger level.

According to their 5 p.m. forecast, the following areas will have a heat index of 42°C to 46°C:

46°C:

Dagupan City, Pangasinan

45°C:

Roxas City, Capiz

44°C:

Bacnotan, La Union

Sangley Point, Cavite

Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas

Iloilo City, Iloilo

Dumangas, Iloilo

Catbalogan, Samar

Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte

Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur

43°C:

NAIA, Pasay City

Laoag City, Ilocos Norte

Iba, Zambales

Casiguran, Aurora

Coron, Palawan

San Jose, Occidental Mindoro

Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

Cuyo, Palawan

Virac (Synop), Catanduanes

Catarman, Northern Samar

42°C:

MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

ISU Echague, Isabela

CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

Cubi Point, Subic Bay, Olongapo City

Alabat, Quezon

Calapan, Oriental Mindoro

Daet, Camarines Norte

Legazpi City, Albay

Masbate City, Masbate

Juban, Sorsogon

With a heat index of 26°C, Baguio City was predicted to have the lowest heat index in the country.

According to PAGASA, areas with heat index ranging from 42°C to 51°C are categorized under the danger level.

Heat index is the measure of the temperature that a person feels, which is different from the actual air temperature. It is computed by factoring in the humidity and the air temperature.

PAGASA said heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely in areas experiencing a danger level heat index, which is from 42 to 51°C. Heat stroke is also possible with continued exposure.

The public was advised to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity, and wear fresh clothes to avoid heat-related illnesses.  — Jiselle Anne Casucian/VBL, GMA Integrated News