PAGASA: 30 areas to have danger level heat index on Independence Day

PAGASA, on Tuesday, predicted that 30 different areas in the country will have a heat index falling that could reach danger levels on Independence Day.

According to its 5 p.m. heat index forecast, the following areas will have a heat index ranging from 42°C to 46°C on Wednesday:

46°C

• Aparri, Cagayan
• Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
• Virac (Synop), Catanduanes

 

45°C

• Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
• ISU Echague, Isabela
• Legazpi City, Albay
• Catarman, Northern Samar

 

44°C

• Dagupan City, Pangasinan
• Calayan, Cagayan
• Baler (Radar), Aurora
• Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
• Masbate City, Masbate

 

43°C

• Sinait, Ilocos Sur
• MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
• Casiguran, Aurora
• Cuyo, Palawan
• Daet, Camarines Norte
• Roxas City, Capiz

 

42°C

• NAIA, Pasay City
• Bacnotan, La Union
• CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
• Sangley Point, Cavite
• Alabat, Quezon
• Mulanay, Quezon
• Juban, Sorsogon
• Mambusao, Capiz
• Iloilo City, Iloilo
• Dumangas, Iloilo
• Borongan, Eastern Samar
• Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte

 

Meanwhile, Baguio City, Beguet and BSU in La Trinidad, Benguet will have the lowest heat index forecast at 26°C for both areas.

PAGASA categorizes areas with 42°C to 51°C heat index under the danger category, while areas with 52°C and above fall under extreme danger.

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/RF, GMA Integrated News