Heat index in Atimonan, Quezon hits 44°C; residents warned

LUCENA CITY — The local government of Atimonan in Quezon province urged residents to remain cautious after the town’s heat index reached a dangerous 44 degrees Celsius on Saturday, June 13.

In a public advisory posted on Facebook at 12:10 noon, the Atimonan Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) said the 44°C heat index was recorded at 12:01 noon through the local government’s Automated Weather Station (AWS).

“Danger. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., as it may cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion, which could lead to heat stroke if physical activity continues without interruption,” the advisory, written in Filipino, stated.

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The DRRMO also urged residents to exercise extra caution and stay hydrated.

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Earlier in the day, the coastal town along Lamon Bay recorded a heat index of 39°C at 10:01 a.m.

Peak heat conditions are typically experienced from midday to late afternoon.

At noon on Friday, Atimonan also logged a heat index of 42°C.

The heat index refers to the temperature the human body feels when air temperature is combined with humidity.

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The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) classifies heat index levels ranging from 42°C to 51°C as “danger,” warning that prolonged exposure to extreme heat may result in heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

Pagasa suspended the issuance of heat index forecasts on June 5 to prioritize the release of accurate and timely weather advisories during the rainy season.

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However, the state weather bureau advised areas still experiencing hot conditions to stay updated through official channels and to continue the observance of health and safety precautions.

In its 5 a.m. weather bulletin on Saturday, Pagasa said cloudy skies and rain showers were expected in many parts of the country due to the easterlies, or warm winds coming from the Pacific Ocean.

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The weather bureau also forecast localized thunderstorms over Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon. /apl