28 areas to have 'danger level' heat index on June 17

Twenty-eight areas in the country may feel a heat index in the "danger" category on Monday, June 17, according to weather bureau PAGASA.

Below are the areas that may have a heat index ranging from 42ºC to 48ºC, classified as under the "danger" category:

48°C

• Aparri, Cagayan
• Abucay, Bataan

46°C

• Dagupan City, Pangasinan
• Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
• Casiguran, Aurora

45°C

• NAIA, Pasay City
• ISU Echague, Isabela
• Baler (Radar), Aurora
• Daet, Camarines Norte

44°C

• Bacnotan, La Union
• Calayan, Cagayan
• Iba, Zambales

43°C

• Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
• NVSU Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
• CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
• Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas
• Virac (Synop), Catanduanes

42°C

• Itbayat, Batanes
• Basco (Radar), Batanes
• Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongapo City
• Tayabas City, Quezon
• Legazpi City, Albay
• Masbate City, Masbate
• Juban, Sorsogon
• CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
• Roxas City, Capiz
• Mambusao, Capiz
• Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte

Science Garden Quezon City meanwhile will have a heat index of 40°C, the weather bureau said.

The heat index is the measure of the temperature that a person feels in contrast to the actual air temperature. It is computed by factoring in the humidity as well as the air temperature.

PAGASA classifies as danger level the heat index of 42°C to 51°C.

Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely, and heat stroke is probable with continued exposure in areas under the danger level of heat index.

PAGASA advised the public to:

• Limit the time spent outdoors.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Avoid tea, coffee, soda and liquor.
• Wear umbrellas, hats, and sleeved clothing outdoors.
• Schedule heavy-duty activities for the beginning or end of the day, when it's cooler.

—KG, GMA Integrated News