REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Department of Science and Technology Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)

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FIVE (5) DAYS FORECAST FOR HEAT INDEX MINIMUM/ MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE (HI_Tn/HI_Tx)
ISSUED AT : VALIED BEGINNING : 5:00 AM 06 MAY 2013 5:00 AM TODAY UNTIL 5:00 AM TOMORROW

CITIES
Metro Manila Tuguegarao City Laoag City Baguio City SBMA Legaspi City Puerto Princesa City Iloilo/Bacolod City Metro Cebu Tacloban City Cagayan De Oro City Metro Davao Zamboanga City Highest Heat Index Metro Manila

MONDAY 6-May-13 HI_Tn HI_Tx 28.4 38.9 27.3 39.8 29.0 39.2 15.9 25.5 26.8 36.5 29.9 37.1 29.3 38.0 30.1 38.8 30.4 38.5 29.4 37.0 25.7 36.0 28.6 37.3 28.2 37.9 39.8 38.9

TUESDAY 7-May-13 HI_Tn HI_Tx 28.8 39.2 27.7 39.2 29.6 39.8 15.8 25.3 26.3 35.7 29.8 37.5 29.6 38.4 30.1 39.0 30.2 38.7 29.8 37.8 26.6 36.0 27.9 37.1 28.7 38.4 39.8 39.2

WEDNESDAY 8-May-13 HI_Tn HI_Tx 28.7 39.4 27.2 39.3 30.1 39.9 16.1 25.2 26.8 36.1 29.2 36.9 29.9 38.5 30.3 39.1 30.1 38.2 29.6 37.2 26.8 36.1 28.2 36.9 27.8 37.0 39.9 39.4

THURSDAY 9-May-13 HI_Tn HI_Tx 29.4 39.8 27.0 38.6 30.1 39.7 15.8 25.0 27.1 36.6 29.6 37.4 29.9 38.1 29.8 39.0 30.0 38.1 29.5 36.9 25.9 36.6 27.7 36.7 28.3 38.1 39.7 39.8

FRIDAY 10-May-13 HI_Tn HI_Tx 29.4 39.4 27.5 39.1 29.7 39.9 16.2 25.3 26.9 36.3 30.2 37.8 29.9 38.5 30.1 39.9 31.0 38.8 29.1 37.7 26.4 36.2 28.3 37.3 27.7 37.3 39.9 39.4

EFFECTS OF HEAT INDEX IN OUR BODY T in Celsius 0 27 32 C

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T in Fahrenheit 0 80 90 F
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32 41 C 41 54 0C
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90 105 F 105 -130 0F

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Over 54 C

Over 130 F

Heat Index (Human Discomfort Index) Caution Fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure and activity. Continuing activity could result heat cramps. Extreme Caution Heat Cramps and Heat exhaustion are possible. Continuing activity could result heat stroke. Danger Heat Cramps and Heat exhaustion are likely; Heat stroke is probable with continued activity. Extreme Danger Heat Stroke is imminent.

HEAT INDEX

are human discomfort index that gives the apparent temperature or what human perceive or feel as the temperature affecting their body. High air temperatures and high relative humidity will give high apparent temperatures or indices. Full exposure to sunshine can increase the heat index by 90C.

TIPS:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Stay indoors as much as possible, if air conditioning is not available, stay on the lowest floor out of the sunshine. Wear lightweight and light colored clothing. Light colors will reflect the suns energy. Drink plenty of water regularly. The body needs water to keep cool. Water is the safest liquid to drink during heat emergencies. Avoid drinking liquor because it dehydrates the body. Eat small meals however eat more often. Avoid eating foods of high in protein which can increase metabolic heat.

For Particulars, please contact: THELMA A. CINCO Impact Assessment and Applications Section (IAAS) Climatology and Agrometeorology Division (CAD) PAGASA-DOST Telefax No.: 434-58-82 telacebes@yahoo.com