MANILA – The country will continue to experience generally fair weather due to the influence of the easterlies, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday (22 May 2024).
However, the easterlies may also bring isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. PAGASA warned that severe thunderstorms could lead to flash floods or landslides.
In terms of temperature, the heat index could reach a high of 46 degrees Celsius in Virac (Synop), Catanduanes; Roxas City, Capiz; and Butuan City, Agusan del Norte.
The following areas are expected to have heat indices ranging from 42 to 45 degrees Celsius:
NAIA, Pasay City
Science Garden, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Aparri, Cagayan
Sangley Point, Cavite
Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas
Iloilo City, Iloilo
Bacnotan, La Union
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
ISU, Echague, Isabela
Iba, Zambales
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
Aborlan, Palawan
Cuyo, Palawan
Dumangas, Iloilo
Catarman, Northern Samar
Guiuan, Eastern Samar
Maasin, Southern Leyte
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
CLSU Munoz, Nueva Ecija
Cubi Point, Subic Bay, Olongapo City
Coron, Palawan
Daet, Camarines Norte
Masbate City, Masbate
La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
Siquijor, Siquijor
Catbalogan, Samar
Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
Sinait, Ilocos Sur
Calayan, Cagayan
Casiguran, Aurora
Alabat, Quezon
Mulanay, Quezon
Legazpi City, Albay
Mambusao, Capiz
Tacloban City, Leyte
VSU-Baybay, Leyte
Borongan, Eastern Samar
Heat indices between 41°C and 51°C fall under the danger level, with risks of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Prolonged exposure could result in heat stroke.
Despite the high temperatures, PAGASA noted that the entire archipelago will continue to experience light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.
(Filed By el Amigo/MNM)
