The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that Dagupan City in Pangasinan reached a heat index of 48 degrees Celsius (°C) on Friday, March 28–the highest for the day.
PAGASA classifies heat indices between 42°C and 51°C as falling within the “danger level,” indicating an increased likelihood of heat-related issues such as cramps, exhaustion, and a higher risk of heat stroke with continued activity.
Other areas that recorded heat indices within the danger level on Friday include Bacnotan, La Union(42°C) and Echague, Isabela. (42°C).
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Over the next 24 hours, the easterlies, or warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, will bring cloudy skies, scattered rains, and thunderstorms to the Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, and Caraga.
The easterlies may also affect the rest of the country, except for Batanes and Babuyan Islands, bringing partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.
Meanwhile, the northeasterly wind flow is expected to bringcloudy and rainy conditions over Batanes and Babuyan Islands.
PAGASA said the low-pressure area previously located east of Mindanao has dissipated.