19 areas to experience 'danger level' heat index on Wednesday, May 7

Nineteen areas of the country will experience ''danger level'' heat index on Wednesday, according to PAGASA’s forecast on Tuesday afternoon.

44°C

• Tuguegarao City, Cagayan  
• Sangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite

43°C

• Dagupan City, Pangasinan  
• ISU Echague, Isabela  
• San Ildefonso, Bulacan  
• TAU Camiling, Tarlac  
• Alabat, Quezon  
• Cuyo, Palawan  

42°C

• NAIA, Pasay City  
• Science Garden, Quezon City
• Bacnotan, La Union  
• Aparri, Cagayan  
• Baler (Radar), Aurora  
• Iba, Zambales  
• Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac City  
• NAS-UPLB, Los Baños, Laguna  
• Coron, Palawan  
• San Jose, Occidental Mindoro  
• Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Del Sur

BSU, La Trinidad, Benguet is expected to register the lowest heat index (23°C) for Wednesday.

PAGASA classifies heat indices between 42°C and 51°C under the danger category, with a risk for heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

The weather bureau urges the public to limit outdoor activities, remain hydrated, and wear fresh clothes to avoid heat-related illnesses. — Jiselle Anne Casucian/VBL, GMA Integrated News