Danger level heat index possible in 28 areas on June 15

Twenty-eight areas of the country will see the heat index hit the danger level on Saturday, PAGASA said in its forecast on Friday afternoon.

These 28 areas are the following:

47°C  
—Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
—Casiguran, Aurora

46°C
—Dagupan City, Pangasinan
—Aparri, Cagayan
—Baler (Radar), Aurora

45°C
 —Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
—Calayan, Cagayan
—ISU Echague, Isabela
—Infanta, Quezon
—Daet, Camarines Norte
—Virac (Synop), Catanduanes
—Catarman, Northern Samar

44°C
—Sinait, Ilocos Sur
—NVSU Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
—Masbate City, Masbate

43°C
—Bacnotan, La Union
—Legazpi City, Albay
—Tacloban City, Leyte

42°C
—NAIA, Pasay City
—MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
—CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
—Abucay, Bataan
—Sangley Point, Cavite
—Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas
—Alabat, Quezon
—Juban, Sorsogon
—Roxas City, Capiz
—Catbalogan, Samar

Baguio City is expected to experience the lowest heat index at 26°C.

Heat index is the measure of the temperature that a person feels, which is different from the actual air temperature. It is computed by factoring in the humidity and the air temperature.

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

PAGASA said heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely in areas experiencing a danger level heat index. Heat stroke is also possible with continued exposure.

The public was advised to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity, and wear fresh clothes to avoid heat-related illnesses. —VBL, GMA Integrated News