MANILA – Tropical cyclone wind signal (TCWS) No. 2 remains in effect over parts of Luzon and the Visayas Wednesday (23 Oct 2024), due to Tropical Storm Kristine, with areas such as Ilocos Norte, Pangasinan, and Cagayan, among others, bracing for gale-force winds.
According to PAGASA, Kristine has slightly intensified, now packing maximum sustained winds of 85 kph and gusts up to 105 kph.
The storm is located 340 km east of Infanta, Quezon, and is expected to make landfall over Isabela or northern Aurora by Wednesday or Thursday. Areas under signal No. 1, including Metro Manila and nearby provinces, will also experience strong winds.
PAGASA has issued a gale warning across the seaboards of Luzon and the Visayas, warning that sea travel remains risky for all vessels. Coastal regions in Ilocos Norte, La Union, and Catanduanes are at moderate to significant risk of life-threatening storm surges within the next 48 hours.
Mariners are advised to remain in port until conditions improve.
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