PAGASA warns of danger level heat index in 22 areas on May 28, 2025
According to the state weather bureau's advisory on May 27, these areas are forecast to experience heat indices ranging from 42°C to 45°C, significantly increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps, exhaustion, and even heat stroke with prolonged exposure.
Areas with highest projected heat index:
45°C
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
44°C
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Masbate City, Masbate
Basco, Batanes
43°C
MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
Bacnotan, La Union
CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
Catarman, Northern Samar
Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
42°C
NAIA, Pasay City (Metro Manila)
Sinait, Ilocos Sur
NVSU, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
ISU, Echague, Isabela
Baler, Aurora
Iba, Zambales
Daet, Camarines Norte
Legazpi City, Albay
Virac, Catanduanes
Juban, Sorsogon
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur
The heat index, often referred to as the "apparent temperature," represents how hot conditions feel to the human body by factoring in both air temperature and relative humidity.
PAGASA classifies temperatures between 42 degrees Celsius and 51 degrees Celsius as the "danger" level, where heat cramps and exhaustion are likely, and heat stroke is possible with continued exposure. The weather bureau urges the public to limit outdoor activities, remain hydrated, and wear fresh clothes to avoid heat-related illnesses. — VDV, GMA Integrated News
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