LPA Near General Santos; 13 Areas in Danger Heat Index

Weather Update – April 28, 2025

Currently 96° · Mostly sunny

Philippines

1 PM	98°	Mostly sunny
2 PM	99°	Mostly sunny
3 PM	98°	Mostly sunny
4 PM	95°	Mostly cloudy w/ showers
5 PM	92°	Partly sunny
6 PM	89°	Partly sunny
7 PM	85°	Partly cloudy
8 PM	83°	Mostly clear

Low Pressure Area Near General Santos

As of 3:00 AM today, a Low Pressure Area (LPA) was located approximately 695 kilometers east of General Santos City. This weather disturbance is embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao. The LPA is expected to bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms to the Davao Region and SOCCSKSARGEN. Moderate to occasionally heavy rains may lead to flash floods or landslides. The LPA has a low chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next 24 to 48 hours but remains under close monitoring. ​

Heat Index Reaches 'Danger' Levels in 13 Areas

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has forecasted a "danger level" heat index, ranging from 42°C to 44°C, in the following areas

• Sangley Point, Cavite City (44°C)

• San Jose, Occidental Mindoro (43°C)

• Dagupan City, Pangasinan (42°C)

• Aparri, Cagayan (42°C)

• Coron, Palawan (42°C)

• Cuyo, Palawan (42°C)

• Masbate City, Masbate (42°C)

• Roxas City, Capiz (42°C)

• Iloilo City (42°C)

• Dumangas City, Capiz (42°C)

• La Granja, La Carlota, Negros Occidental (42°C)

• Siquijor (42°C)

• Guiuan, Eastern Samar (42°C)​

PAGASA advises the public to limit outdoor activities, stay hydrated, and wear appropriate clothing to prevent heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. ​

Additional Weather Information

• Mindanao and Palawan: Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the ITCZ. Flash floods or landslides may occur due to moderate to occasionally heavy rains.

• Metro Manila and the Rest of the Country: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies. Flash floods or landslides are possible during severe thunderstorms. 

• Coastal Waters: Light to moderate winds from the east to northeast, with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 2.5 meters) throughout the country. ​

Safety Tips

• Heat Exposure: Avoid direct sunlight during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM).​

• Hydration: Drink plenty of water, even if not thirsty.​

• Clothing: Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.​

• Outdoor Activities: Limit strenuous activities during the hottest parts of the day.​

• Weather Updates: Stay informed through official weather advisories from PAGASA.