4 areas to experience 'danger' level heat index on April 12, 2026

Four areas will experience "danger" level heat index on Sunday, April 12, according to PAGASA's forecast on Saturday afternoon.

43°C 

Guiuan, Eastern Samar

42°C 

Sangley Point, Cavite City

Dumangas, Iloilo

Cotabato City

“Extreme caution” heat index is expected in these areas, with temperatures ranging from 34°C to 41°C:

41°C 

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

Baler (Radar), Aurora

40°C 

NAIA, Pasay City

Dagupan City, Pangasinan

Bacnotan, La Union

CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

TAU Camiling, Tarlac

Coron, Palawan

San Jose, Occidental Mindoro

Cuyo, Palawan

Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte

39°C 

Aparri, Cagayan

ISU Echague, Isabela

San Idelfonso, Bulacan

Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac City

Ambulong, Tanauan

Calapan, Oriental Mindoro

Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

Virac (Synop), Catanduanes

Cbsua-Pili, Camarines Sur

La Granja, La Carlota

Butuan City, Agusan del Norte

38°C 

Science Garden, Quezon City

Casiguran, Aurora

Iba, Zambales

Clark Airport (DMIA), Pampanga

Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongapo City

Infanta, Quezon

Aborlan, Palawan

Daet, Camarines Norte

Legazpi City, Albay

Catarman, Northern Samar

Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur

Davao City, Davao del Sur

Surigao City, Surigao del Norte

37°C 

Laoag City, Ilocos Norte

MMSU, Batac

NVSU Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

Alabat, Quezon

CvSU-Indang, Cavite

NAS-UPLB, Los Baños, Laguna

Romblon, Romblon

Masbate City, Masbate

Juban, Sorsogon

BU-Guinobatan, Albay

BIA-Daraga, Albay

Siquijor, Siquijor

Catbalogan, Western Samar

Borongan, Eastern Samar

Maasin, Southern Leyte

CMU Agromet, Musuan

General Santos City, South Cotabato

Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur

36°C 

Sinait, Ilocos Sur

Calayan, Cagayan

Tayabas, Quezon

Mulanay, Quezon

Mambusao, Capiz

Iloilo City, Iloilo

Panglao International Airport, Bohol

 VSU-Baybay, Leyte

Laguindingan Airport, Misamis Oriental

35°C 

Itbayat, Batanes

Abucay, Bataan

Roxas City, Capiz

Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental

Mactan International Airport, Cebu

Tacloban City, Leyte

Malaybalay, Bukidnon

34°C 

Basco (Radar), Batanes

Tanay, Rizal will have a heat index of 32°C, falling under the "Caution" category, while Benguet Radar in Tuba, Benguet will post the lowest heat index of 21°C. 

PAGASA categorizes areas with 42°C to 51°C heat index under the danger category, while areas with 52°C and above fall under extreme danger.

Heat stroke is imminent in areas under extreme danger, while heat cramps, exhaustion, and heat stroke are possible under the danger level.

PAGASA advises the public to limit outdoor activity, remain hydrated, and wear fresh clothes to avoid heat-related illnesses. —Jiselle Anne Casucian/VBL, GMA News