MANILA — A Low-Pressure Area (LPA) was spotted 135 km east of Surigao City as of 3 a.m.
It is expected to bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over Visayas, Mindanao, and parts of Luzon—specifically the Bicol Region, MIMAROPA, Quezon, and Batangas.
Moderate to heavy rains may cause flash floods and landslides, according to PAGASA.
The rest of the country may see isolated rain showers due to easterlies.
Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas will prevail throughout the country.
Heat Index Alert
Nineteen areas are expected to experience dangerous heat index levels of 42°C to 44°C:
44°C:
Baler, Aurora
Infanta, Quezon
Iba, Zambales
Sangley Point, Cavite
43°C:
NAIA (Pasay City)
Dagupan City, Pangasinan
ISU Echague, Isabela
Cubi Point, Subic
42°C:
Science Garden, Quezon City
Laoag, Ilocos Norte
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Parts of La Union, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Batangas, Quezon, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan
Reminder from PAGASA: A heat index of 42°C to 51°C is considered “dangerous”, posing health risks such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke, especially with prolonged exposure.
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