By Jose Cielito Reganit | Philippine News Agency
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of dangerous heat index levels ranging from 42°C to 44°C in eight areas on Wednesday.
Based on the weather bureau’s 5 p.m. forecast on Tuesday, the following areas are:
- Dagupan City, Pangasinan – 44°C
- Bacnotan, La Union – 42°C
- San Jose, Occidental Mindoro – 42°C
- Puerto Princesa City, Palawan – 43°C
- Aborlan, Palawan – 43°C
- Roxas City, Capiz – 42°C
- Guiuan, Eastern Samar – 42°C
- Cotabato City, Maguindanao – 42°C
PAGASA said heat index is what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is combined with the air temperature.
The state weather bureau advised the public to limit the time spent outdoors, especially at noon, and drink plenty of water.
Use umbrellas or wear hats and sleeved clothing when venturing outdoors, PAGASA added.
Meanwhile, the whole country will continue to experience generally fair weather conditions, except in Batanes, which will experience scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to a frontal system.
Moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas will be felt over the northern and western sections of Northern Luzon, while the rest of the archipelago will have light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.
The temperature in Metro Manila will range from 22°C to 34°C; Baguio City, 18°C to 24°C; Laoag City, 23°C to 33°C; Legazpi City, 25°C to 32°C; Metro Cebu, 25°C to 32°C; and Metro Davao, 24°C to 34°C.
