Metro Manila, 30 other areas under Signal No. 2 due to 'Kristine'
MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila and 30 other areas have been placed under Signal No. 2 due to Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami).
In Pagasa’s 11 a.m. forecast on Wednesday, October 23, Kristine is estimated at 255 kilometers (km) east of Baler, Aurora with winds peaking at 85 kph moving north northwest at 30 kph with gusts up to 105 kph.
The following are the other areas which Signal No. 2 is hoisted aside from Metro Manila:
Meanwhile, Signal No. 1 is raised in the following areas:
Luzon
Visayas
Mindanao
Kristine is expected to move generally northwestward over the next 12 hours before shifting to a westward trajectory.
The storm is predicted to make landfall over Isabela tonight, bringing with it heavy rains and strong winds.
Kristine is forecast to cross the mountainous terrain of Northern Luzon, weakening slightly during its passage.
By the morning of October 24, the storm is expected to emerge over the waters west of the Ilocos Region. If the current forecast holds, Kristine may exit the Philippine area of responsibility by Friday, October 25.
Before it makes landfall, Kristine is expected to intensify into a severe tropical storm. While it may weaken slightly as it traverses Northern Luzon, it could re-intensify once it reaches the West Philippine Sea.
PAGASA has issued wind warnings indicating significant wind threats, particularly in coastal and mountainous areas.
Local winds are expected to intensify in regions exposed to the storm’s path, while areas sheltered from prevailing winds may experience slightly weaker gusts.
Regions under tropical cyclone wind signal No. 2 can expect gale-force winds with minor to moderate impacts on life and property.
Strong winds are likely to affect coastal and upland areas, potentially causing damage to infrastructure and vegetation.
Meanwhile. areas under tropical cyclone wind signal no. 1 will experience minimal to minor impacts from strong winds.
While the risk is less severe, residents should still remain vigilant for possible disruptions.
The highest possible wind signal that could be hoisted as Kristine moves inland is Signal No. 3, indicating the potential for even stronger winds and
