MANILA – The nation is set to endure another day of warm and humid weather, with elevated temperatures anticipated in various regions on Friday (26 April 2024).
“Alongside the prevailing humid conditions, sporadic rain showers are expected during the afternoon or evening,” remarked Aldczar Aurelio, forecaster at the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
The convergence of easterlies and localized thunderstorms will trigger isolated rain showers across the archipelago.
Temperatures are projected to soar to 38°C in Tuguegarao, 37°C in Metro Manila, and 35°C in Zamboanga and Davao.
Heat indices, reflecting what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is factored in, are expected to range from 42°C to 45°C in various areas, including:
Science Garden, Quezon City
Tayabas City, Quezon
Virac (Synop), Catanduanes
Alabat, Quezon
Roxas City, Capiz
Malaybalay, Bukidnon
Cotabato City, Maguindanao del Norte
NAIA
Sinait, Ilocos Sur
MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
ISU Echague, Isabela
Iba, Zambales
CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Puerto Princesa, Palawan
CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
Dumangas, Iloilo
La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Coron, Palawan
Legazpi City, Albay
Bacnotan, La Union
Cubi Point, Subic Bay, Olongapo City
Sangley Point, Cavite
A heat index of 46°C is anticipated in Aparri, Cagayan, and Aborlan, Palawan, while Dagupan City, Pangasinan, may experience a heat index of 47°C.
With heat index danger levels ranging from 41°C to 51°C, individuals are advised to watch for symptoms of heat cramps and heat exhaustion.
Meanwhile, light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas will persist across the country.
(el Amigo/MNM)
