Heat index in Legazpi City hits 46°C

The heat index or human-perceived temperature hit 46°C in Legazpi City on Thursday, the highest for the day, according to PAGASA.

This was followed by the Science City of Muñoz with 45°C, Tuguegarao City with 44°C, and Calapan City, Maasin City, Sangley Point, and Cavite City which all recorded a heat index of 43°C.

PAGASA warned that heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. This may lead to heat stroke amid continued physical activity.

TINGNAN: Top 6 PAGASA Synoptic Stations na may pinakamataas na kalkuladong heat index ngayong Huwebes, 28 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/C0kfeZfqAq

— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) May 28, 2020

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

A maximum temperature of 35.2°C was recorded at the same time.

35.2°C ang naitalang pinakamataas na temperatura sa Science Garden, Quezon City kaninang 2:00 PM ngayong Huwebes, 28 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/LNlNs6kTPm

— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) May 28, 2020

—LDF, GMA News