'Danger' level heat index expected in over 30 areas on May 24, 2026 — PAGASA

More than 30 areas across the country are expected to experience "danger" level heat index on Sunday, May 24, 2026, the state weather bureau PAGASA said.

According to PAGASA’s heat index forecast, the following areas may record heat index levels ranging from 42°C to 46°C:

46°C

Dagupan City, Pangasinan

San Ildefonso, Bulacan

Sangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite

San Jose, Occidental Mindoro

45°C

Laoag City, Ilocos Norte

Aparri, Cagayan

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

ISU Echague, Isabela

Iba, Zambales

TAU Camiling, Tarlac

44°C

NAIA Pasay City, Metro Manila

DMMMSU Bacnotan, La Union

NVSU Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

Baler (Radar), Aurora

Casiguran, Aurora

CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongapo City

Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac City

Cuyo, Palawan

Roxas City, Capiz

43°C

Science Garden, Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sinait, Ilocos Sur

MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte

Calayan, Cagayan

Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas

Alabat, Quezon

Coron, Palawan

Aborlan, Palawan

42°C

Clark Airport (DMIA), Pampanga

Infanta, Quezon

NAS-UPLB, Los Baños, Laguna

Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

Daet, Camarines Norte

Legazpi City, Albay

Virac (Synop), Catanduanes

Masbate City, Masbate

CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur

Mambusao, Capiz

Meanwhile, 37 areas are expected to experience “extreme caution” heat index levels ranging from 33°C to 41°C, mostly in the regions of Negros Island, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao, BARMM, SOCCSKSARGEN, and Caraga.

Baguio City, Benguet, is the only area forecast to experience “caution” heat index level at 27°C.

The following areas are expected to record “not hazardous” heat index levels:

BSU, La Trinidad, Benguet - 25°C

Benguet Radar, Tuba, Benguet – 20°C

Heat index refers to the temperature felt by the human body when relative humidity is combined with actual air temperature.

High humidity slows the evaporation of sweat, making it more difficult for the body to cool down.

PAGASA advised the public to limit their time outside and use umbrellas or caps when outdoors. It also recommended drinking lots of water and avoiding the intake of tea, coffee, alcohol, and sodas. —Lyjah Tiffany Bonzo/VBL, GMA News