Dangerous heat index expected in 3 areas on Friday – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — A dangerous heat index is forecast on Friday in Coron, Palawan, as well as in Dipolog City and Butuan City.
In its latest heat index forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that Coron, Palawan may experience a heat index of 43 °C while Dipolog and Butuan may be gripped by a 42 °C heat index
The heat index measures the level of discomfort experienced by the human body based on the combined effects of air temperature and humidity.
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Under Pagasa’s classification, a dangerous heat index ranges from 42°C to 51°C.
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Prolonged exposure under these conditions may result in heat cramps and heat exhaustion, and may even lead to heat stroke, according to Pagasa.
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The heat index in Iloilo City, Dumangas, IloIlo, and Zamboanga City, is forecast to be between been 33 °C to 41 °C, or under the extreme caution category.
The heat index in Metro Manila is also expected to fall under extreme caution category, with 37 °C heat index forecast in Pasay City and 36 °C in Quezon City. /gsg
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