MANILA – Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (International name: Trami) made landfall in Isabela early Thursday (24 Oct 2024), prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to maintain Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3 across parts of Northern Luzon.
Packing winds of 95 km/h and gusts up to 160 km/h, Kristine was last located near Tumauini, Isabela, moving westward at 15 km/h.
Areas under TCWS No. 3 include sections of Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and nearby provinces, where storm-force winds and heavy rains are expected.
PAGASA warned of life-threatening storm surges up to 3 meters along coastal areas in the affected regions. Gale warnings remain in place over Luzon and Visayas, with sea travel deemed extremely dangerous.
Kristine is expected to cross Northern Luzon within the next 12 hours before exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Friday.
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