Atimonan, Quezon heat index hits 42°C

LUCENA CITY, Quezon – The heat index level in the coastal town of Atimonan in Quezon province reached a dangerous 42 degrees Celsius on Thursday amid stormy weather.

READ: ‘Francisco’ weakens further; wind signal over Batanes lifted

In a public advisory posted on Facebook, the Atimonan Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) said the 42°C heat index was recorded at 11:46 a.m. through the local government’s Automated Weather Station (AWS).

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With the scorching heat, authorities urged residents to remain cautious.

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“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.

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

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) classifies heat index levels ranging from 42°C to 51°C under the “danger” category.

Under this classification, prolonged exposure to extreme heat may trigger heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

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The heat index measures the level of discomfort the human body experiences resulting from the combined effects of air temperature and humidity, according to Pagasa.

The Department of Health has urged the public to stay hydrated, limit exposure to direct sunlight, and take precautions against heat-related illnesses as high heat indexes persist in many parts of the country.

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Typhoon Francisco has weakened to a severe tropical storm as it continues to move away from the country on Thursday, the state weather bureau said in its morning bulletin.

Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon or “habagat,” remains the primary weather system affecting Luzon and parts of the Visayas.

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Metro Manila, the Ilocos region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon), Western Visayas, the rest of Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, and Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan) may experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms./coa