Nearly 50 areas to experience 'danger' level heat index on May 26 — PAGASA

At least 48 areas in the country are expected to experience “danger” level heat index on Tuesday, May 26, the state weather bureau PAGASA said.

Based on PAGASA’s five-day heat index forecast, the following areas may record heat index levels ranging from 42°C to 46°C:

46°C

• Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
• San Ildefonso, Bulacan
• TAU Camiling, Tarlac
• Sangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite
• San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
• Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

45°C

• Dagupan City, Pangasinan
• ISU Echague, Isabela
• Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas
• Cuyo, Palawan

44°C

• NAIA Pasay City, Metro Manila
• DMMMSU Bacnotan, La Union
• Casiguran, Aurora
• CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
• Iba, Zambales
• CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
• Roxas City, Capiz
• Iloilo City, Iloilo

43°C

• Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
• MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
• Aparri, Cagayan
• NVSU Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
• Baleer (Radar), Aurora
• Infanta, Quezon
• Coron, Palawan
• Virac (Synop), Catanduanes
• Masbate City, Masbate
• Mambusao, Capiz
• Dumangas, Iloilo
• Catarman, Northern Samar
• Catbalogan, Western Samar
• Borongan, Eastern Samar
• Guiuan, Eastern Samar
• Maasin, Southern Leyte

42°C

• Sinait, Ilocos Sur
• Calayan, Cagayan
• Clark Airport (DMIA), Pampanga
• Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongapo City
• Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac City
• Alabat, Quezon
• NAS-UPLB, Los Baños, Laguna
• Aborlan, Palawan
• Daet, Camarines Norte
• La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
• Tacloban City, Leyte
• Dipolog, Zamboanga del Sur
• Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
• Butuan City, Agusan del Norte

Meanwhile, there are 27 areas expected to experience “extreme caution” heat index levels ranging from 35°C to 41°C.

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, or below 27°C:

• BSU, La Trinidad, Benguet - 26°C
• Benguet Radar, Tuba, Benguet – 22°C

PAGASA advisory

The 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. The state weather bureau also recommended drinking lots of water and avoiding intake of tea, coffee, and sodas. — BAP, GMA News