PAGASA: 14 areas to have 'danger' level heat index on May 3

A total of 14 areas are predicted to have a "danger" level heat index on Sunday, May 3, including one in Metro Manila.

According to PAGASA’s heat index forecast on Saturday, the following areas will have heat indexes ranging from 42°C to 43°C:

43°C

• Laoag, Ilocos Norte
• Dagupan City, Pangasinan
• Itbayat, Batanes
• Aparri, Cagayan
• Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

42°C

• NAIA, Pasay
• Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongapo City
• TAU Camiling, Tarlac
• Sangley Point, Cavite City
• Infanta, Quezon
• Cuyo, Palawan
• CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
• Dumangas, Iloilo
• Lan Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental

A danger level is issued when the heat index in an area is between 42°C and 51°C.

Meanwhile, 60 areas in the country were placed under the Extreme Caution category.

Benguet Radar, Tuba in Benguet, will have the lowest heat index (21°C).

Heat stroke is imminent in areas under extreme danger, while heat cramps, exhaustion, and heat stroke are probably risks 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