28 areas to hit ‘danger’ level heat indices
Twenty-eight areas are forecast to hit ‘danger’ level peak heat indices on Thursday, said the state weather bureau. — Inquirer stock photo
MANILA, Philippines — Twenty-eight areas are forecast to hit “danger” level peak heat indices on Thursday, said the state weather bureau.
Heat index refers to the “measure of the contribution that high humidity makes with abnormally high temperatures in reducing the body’s ability to cool itself.”
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Based on the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (Pagasa) latest computed heat index forecast, the highest heat index on Thursday is forecast to be experienced in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan at 45ºC.
Meanwhile, 27 areas, including Metro Manila, are expected to hit heat indices above 42ºC.
Pagasa automatically tags indices ranging from 42ºC to 51ºC as “danger category” due to increased risk of heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion and even heat stroke.
Below is the list of areas forecast to record a heat index of or above 42ºC in descending order:
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – 45ºC
Dagupan City, Pangasinan – 44ºC
ISU Echague, Isabela – 44ºC
Baler (Radar), Aurora – 44ºC
Casiguran, Aurora – 44ºC
Iba, Zambales – 44ºC
Sangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite – 44ºC
Bacnotan, La Union – 43ºC
Clark Airport (DMIA), Pampanga – 43ºC
CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija – 43ºC
San Ildefonso, Bulacan – 43ºC
TAU Camiling, Tarlac – 43ºC
Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac – 43ºC
Ambulong, Tanauan Batangas – 43ºC
Alabat, Quezon – 43ºC
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro – 43ºC
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan – 43ºC
CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur – 43ºC
La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental – 43ºC
Panglao International Airport, Bohol – 43ºC
Naia Pasay City, Metro Manila – 42ºC
Aparri, Cagayan – 42ºC
Cubi Pt., Subic Bay Olongapo City – 42ºC
Coron, Palawan – 42ºC
Cuyo, Palawan – 42ºC
Legazpi City, Albay – 42ºC
Masbate City, Masbate – 42ºC
Roxas City, Capiz – 42ºC
