Dagupan to have 42°C ‘danger’ heat index on Tuesday, March 18

Dagupan seen to have 42°C ‘danger’ heat index on Tuesday, March 18

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/ 08:33 AM March 18, 2025

It will be a hot Sunday in several areas according to the forecast from weather bureau stations.

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MANILA, Philippines — The heat index in Dagupan, Pangasinan, is predicted to peak at 42 degrees Celsius (°C) on Tuesday (March 18), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

This means the city’s heat index will fall under the “danger” category, ranging from 42 to 51°C, which may cause heat cramps and exhaustion.

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Prolonged exposure to such extreme heat can lead to heat stroke, Pagasa warned.

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Meanwhile, 58 other areas are predicted to reach the “extreme caution” level on Tuesday, where heat indices will range from 33°C to 41°C:

41°C

  • Coron, Palawan
  • Guiuan, Eastern Samar
  • Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
  • Cotabato City, Maguindanao
  • General Santos City, South Cotabato

40°C

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  • San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
  • Legazpi City, Albay
  • La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
  • Tacloban City, Leyte
  • Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
  • Davao City, Davao del Sur

39°C

  • Iba, Zambales
  • Cubi Pt., Subic Bay, Olongapo City
  • Virac, Catanduanes
  • CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur
  • BU-Guinobatan, Albay
  • Siquijor, Siquijor

38°C

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  • Cuyo, Palawan
  • Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
  • Catarman, Northern Samar
  • Laguindingan Airport, Misamis Oriental
  • Butuan City, Agusan del Norte

37°C

  • NAIA Pasay City, Metro Manila
  • Clark Airport, Pampanga
  • CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
  • San Ildefonso, Bulacan
  • Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
  • Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
  • Masbate City, Masbate
  • Iloilo City, Iloilo
  • Dumangas, Iloilo
  • VSU-Baybay, Leyte
  • CMU Agromet, Musuan, Bukidnon
  • Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
  • Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur

36°C

  • Science Garden Quezon City, Metro Manila
  • Bacnotan, La Union
  • Sangley Point, Cavite City, Cavite
  • Mulanay, Quezon
  • Aborlan, Palawan
  • Daet, Camarines Norte
  • Mactan International Airport, Cebu
  • Catbalogan, Western Samar
  • Borongan, Eastern Samar

35°C

  • Sinait, Ilocos Sur
  • Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
  • Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas
  • Malaybalay, Bukidnon

34°C

  • MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte
  • Abucay, Bataan
  • Romblon, Romblon
  • Roxas City, Capiz
  • Maasin, Southern Leyte

33°C

  • ISU Echague, Isabela
  • Baler, Aurora
  • Casiguran, Aurora
  • Alabat, Quezon
  • Mambusao, Capiz

READ: 4 areas to experience ‘extreme caution’ level of heat index Monday

The Department of Health previously advised the public to stay hydrated, and limit outdoor activities between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to lower the risk of heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses.

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The agency also recommended wearing loose and light clothing to stay cool in the intense heat.

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