CAN'T STAND THE HEAT. A fan provides temporary shade for a pedestrian in Diliman, Quezon City on May 4, 2023. Health experts advise ample covering from direct sunlight when going out, especially when temperatures peak between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc)
MANILA – The country will continue to experience fair and humid weather on Friday, the weather bureau said.
"Almost every part of the country will experience clear skies. We don't see cloud clusters that could cause rains," Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecaster Aldczar Aurelio said.
He added that no weather disturbance was monitored inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
Aurelio said humid weather will prevail from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Temperatures of up to 38°C is expected in Tuguegarao; 35°C in Metro Manila and Davao; and 34°C in the Kalayaan Islands, Puerto Princesa, and Zamboanga.
Heat indices of 42°C to 44°C, which are danger levels, are forecast in Dagupan City, Pangasinan; Bacnotan, La Union; Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; Sangley Point, Cavite; Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas; Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; Aborlan, Palawan; Pili, Camarines Sur; Roxas City, Capiz; Iloilo City, Iloilo; Dumangas, Iloilo; and Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte.
Heat index is what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is combined with the air. Under danger levels, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued exposure to the sun could also cause heat stroke.
Aurelio said despite the high temperatures, rain showers are still likely, especially in the Visayas and Mindanao.
PAGASA forecast localized thunderstorms to cause isolated rain showers.
Meanwhile, light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas will still prevail across the archipelago. (PNA)
