Ambulong, Tanauan City records day’s highest heat index at 54°C

PAGASA’s synoptic station in Ambulong in Tanauan City recorded the highest heat index in the country on Tuesday afternoon at 54°C.

According to the weather bureau, this was followed by Dagupan City with 49°C, Science City of Muñoz and Sangley Point in Cavite City with 46°C and Tuguegarao City with 45°C.

TINGNAN: Top 5 PAGASA Synoptic Stations na may pinakamataas na kalkuladong heat index ngayong Martes, 2 Hunyo.

PANGANIB (41-54°C na heat index): Posible ang heat cramps at heat exhaustion na maaaring mauwi sa heat stroke kapag tuluy-tuloy ang physical activity. pic.twitter.com/FAcbscR0Gc

— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) June 2, 2020

PAGASA warned anew that a heat index ranging from 41°C to 54°C may lead to heat cramps and exhaustion. Heat stroke is also possible amid continuous physical activity.

Meanwhile, the PAGASA station at the Science Garden in Quezon City reported a heat index of 42°C at 2 p.m.

35.1°C ang naitalang pinakamataas na temperatura sa Science Garden, Quezon City kaninang 2:00 PM ngayong Martes, 2 Hunyo. Nakalkula naman ang 42°C na heat index o alinsangan sa parehong oras.

Stay hydrated, and stay safe po! pic.twitter.com/r6WelF1eJD

— PAGASA-DOST (@dost_pagasa) June 2, 2020

A maximum temperature of 35.1°C was also recorded in the area at the same time. — DVM, GMA News