Heat index hits 46°C in Aparri, Sangley Point on Monday

PAGASA’s synoptic stations at Aparri in Cagayan and Sangley Point in Cavite City recorded the hottest heat index in the country on Monday at 46°C.

The state weather bureau said the two were followed by Dagupan City with 45°C.

Ambulong in Tanauan City, Iba in Zambales, Laoag City and Legazpi City, meanwhile, all experienced 44°C each.

TINGNAN: Top 7 PAGASA Synoptic Stations na may pinakamataas na kalkuladong heat index ngayong Lunes, 8 Hunyo.

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/Q7kUZlJLGK

— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) June 8, 2020

PAGASA warned that a heat index ranging from 41°C to 54°C may lead to heat cramps and exhaustion. Heat stroke is also possible amid continuous physical activity.

Moreover, the PAGASA station at the Science Garden in Quezon City reported a heat index of 40°C at 3:10 p.m.

A maximum temperature of 34.2°C was also recorded in the area at the same time.

34.2°C ang naitalang pinakamataas na temperatura sa Science Garden, Quezon City kaninang 3:10 PM ngayong Lunes, 8 Hunyo. Nakalkula naman ang 40°C na heat index o alinsangan sa parehong oras.

Stay hydrated and stay safe po! pic.twitter.com/ExgNXavyQH

— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) June 8, 2020

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