28 areas to hit ‘danger’ level heat indices

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.” READ: Weather Today | Latest News & PAGASA Forecasts

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.

” READ: Weather Today | Latest News & PAGASA Forecasts 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 Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy .

Roxas City, Capiz – 42oC.