‘Danger level’ heat index forecast for 28 areas on Election Day, May 12, 2025

A “danger level” heat index is forecast for 28 areas in the country on election day, May 12, PAGASA said Wednesday.

According to the state weather bureau’s 5 p.m. May 11 bulletin, the synoptic stations in the following areas could measure a 42°C-45°C heat index:

45°C

• Sangley Point, Cavite City
• Catarman, Northern Samar

43°C

• ISU Echague, Isabela
• San Ildefonso, Bulacan
• Tayabas City, Quezon
• Ambulong, Tanauan Batangas
• Legazpi City, Albay
• Juban, Sorsogon
• CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
• Roxas City, Capiz
• Mambusao, Capiz
• Dumangas, Iloilo
• Butuan City, Agusan del Norte

42°C

• NAIA Pasay City
• Laoag City, Pangasinan
• Dagupan City, Pangasinan
• Bacnotan, La Union
• Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
• Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongapo City
• Infanta, Quezon
• Coron, Palawan
• San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
• Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
• Cuyo, Palawan
• Masbate City
• Iloilo City
• Guiuan, Eastern Samar
• Maasin, Southern Leyte

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. — Mariel Celine Serquiña/BM, GMA Integrated News

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