MANILA — At present, forecasts are indicating that 39 regions throughout the nation are poised to encounter heat indices reaching dangerous levels on Tuesday (30 April 2024), as revealed by the weather bureau.
The highest recorded temperature is expected to soar to 49°C in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, with Aparri, Cagayan, and Tuguegarao City, Cagayan following closely with forecasted heat indices of 47°C and 46°C respectively.
Anticipated heat indices ranging from 42°C to 45°C are projected for the following areas:
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
Bacnotan, La Union
Iba, Zambales
Coron, Palawan
Aborlan, Palawan
CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
Sinait, Ilocos Sur
ISU Echague, Isabela
CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
Baler, Aurora
Cubi Point, Subic Bay, Olongapo City
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Virac, Catanduanes
Iloilo City, Iloilo
Dumangas, Iloilo
MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
Clark Airport, Pampanga
Casiguran, Aurora
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
Masbate City, Masbate
Roxas City, Capiz
Mambusao, Capiz
La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
Guiuan, Eastern Samar
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Del Sur
NAIA
Science Garden, Quezon City
Calayan, Cagayan
NVSU Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
Sangley Point, Cavite
Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas
Daet, Camarines Norte
Legazpi City, Albay
Catarman, Northern Samar
Catbalogan, Western Samar
Tacloban City, Leyte
Heat indices, representing what the temperature feels like to the human body given the relative humidity, ranging from 41°C to 51°C, fall under the category of dangerous levels.
At this stage, individuals are susceptible to heat cramps and heat exhaustion, with prolonged exposure potentially leading to heat stroke, as outlined by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Meanwhile, PAGASA has indicated that the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting southern Mindanao will induce scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over Davao Region, Surigao del Sur, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi.
In these areas, moderate to heavy rains could trigger flash floods or landslides.
The remainder of the country is expected to maintain fair weather conditions, with isolated rain showers stemming from the easterlies and localized thunderstorms.
According to PAGASA, light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas are anticipated across the archipelago.
