A total of 46 areas across the country may experience dangerous heat index levels on Wednesday, May 13.
State weather bureau PAGASA said the heat index, or apparent temperature, refers to how hot it feels to the human body when relative humidity is combined with air temperature.
Based on PAGASA’s heat index classification, the “danger” category ranges from 42°C to 51°C.
According to PAGASA’s forecast, three areas may record a heat index of 45°C: ISU Echague in Isabela; TAU Camiling in Tarlac; and Butuan City in Agusan del Norte.
Several areas may also experience a heat index of 44°C:
- Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
- Iba, Zambales
- Sangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite
- Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas
- Alabat, Quezon
- Dumangas, Iloilo
- Panglao International Airport, Bohol
The following areas may experience a heat index of 43°C:
- CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
- Cubi Point, Subic Bay, Olongapo City
- Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac City
- Infanta, Quezon
- Coron, Palawan
- San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
- Virac, Catanduanes
- Juban, Sorsogon
- CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
- Mambusao, Capiz
- Catbalogan, Western Samar
- Borongan, Eastern Samar
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
- Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur
Meanwhile, the following areas may experience a heat index of 42°C:
- Pasay City, Metro Manila
- Dagupan City, Pangasinan
- DMMSU Bacnotan, La Union
- Baler, Aurora
- Casiguran, Aurora
- Clark Airport, Pampanga
- San Ildefonso, Bulacan
- Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
- Aborlan, Palawan
- Legazpi City, Albay
- Masbate City, Masbate
- Guinobatan, Albay
- Roxas City, Capiz
- La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
- Siquijor, Siquijor
- Mactan International Airport, Cebu
- Catarman, Northern Samar
- VSU-Baybay, Leyte
- Maasin, Southern Leyte
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
- Davao City, Davao del Sur
PAGASA advised the public to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities, and bring umbrellas or other protective gear to reduce exposure to extreme heat.
