Tropical storm Kristine is forecast to move northwestward over the next 24 hours, before shifting westward. It is expected to make landfall over Isabela or northern Aurora either Wednesday evening or Thursday morning, according to state meteorologists. (Track forecast courtesy of DOST / Pagasa)
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 26 areas have been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 on Wednesday morning as tropical storm Kristine (international name: Trami) gets closer to Philippine landmass.
,In a 5 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Kristine was last spotted some 180 kilometers (km) north northeast of Virac, Catanduanes.
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“Kristine is forecast to move generally northwestward for the next 24 hours before turning generally westward for the rest of the forecast period,” Pagasa said.
Article continues after this advertisement“It is forecast to make landfall over Isabela or northern Aurora this evening (October 23) or tomorrow (October 24) early morning,” it noted.
Article continues after this advertisementThe tropical storm may exit the Philippine area of responsibility on Friday.
Article continues after this advertisementThe following 26 areas across the country are currently under TCWS No. 2, where winds exceeding 62 kph, but not exceeding 88 kph, are expected within the next 24 hours:
LuzonIlocos Norte Ilocos Sur La Union Pangasinan Apayao Abra Kalinga Mountain Province Ifugao Benguet Mainland Cagayan Isabela Quirino Nueva Vizcaya Aurora Nueva Ecija Tarlac
Article continues after this advertisementNorthern portion of Zambales (Santa Cruz, Candelaria, Masinloc, Palauig), the northern portion of Bulacan (Doña Remedios Trinidad, San Miguel, San Ildefonso)
Northern portion of Quezon (General Nakar, Infanta) including Polillo IslandsCamarines Norte
Northern and eastern portions of Camarines Sur (Calabanga, Goa, Tigaon, Saglay, San Jose, Lagonoy, Tinambac, Siruma, Garchitorena, Presentacion, Caramoan)
Catanduanes
Eastern portion of Albay (Rapu-Rapu, Bacacay, City of Tabaco, Malilipot, Malinao, Tiwi, Manito, Santo Domingo)
Eastern portion of Sorsogon (Barcelona, Gubat, Prieto Diaz, City of Sorsogon)
VisayasNortheastern portion of Northern Samar (Palapag, Mapanas, Gamay, Laoang, Catubig, Lapinig, Pambujan, San Roque)
Northern portion of Eastern Samar (Jipapad, San Policarpo, Arteche)
“Minor to moderate impacts from gale-force winds are possible within any of the localities where Wind Signal No. 2 is hoisted,” according to Pagasa.
Meanwhile, the following areas are under TCWS No. 1, where wind speeds ranging from 39 to 61 kph are expected:
LuzonBatanes Babuyan Islands Pampanga The rest of Zambales Bataan The rest of Bulacan Metro Manila Rizal Cavite Laguna Batangas The rest of Quezon Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Islands Oriental Mindoro Marinduque Romblon Calamian Islands The rest of Camarines Sur The rest of Albay The rest of Sorsogon Masbate including Ticao and Burias Islands Calamian Islands
VisayasAklan Capiz Antique including Caluya Islands Iloilo Guinaras
Northern portion of Negros Occidental (Pontevedra, La Castellana, Moises Padilla, Bago City, La Carlota City, Valladolid, Pulupandan, Bacolod City, San Enrique, Murcia, Silay City, City of Talisay, Enrique B. Magalona, Manapla, City of Victorias, Cadiz City, Sagay City, City of Escalante, Toboso, Calatrava, Salvador Benedicto, San Carlos City)
Northern portion of Negros Oriental (Vallehermoso, Canlaon City, City of Guihulngan)
Northern and central portions of Cebu (Alcantara, Argao, Dumanjug, Sibonga, Pinamungahan, Ronda, Liloan, Cebu City, Moalboal, Consolacion, Danao City, Borbon, Carmen, Daanbantayan, Tuburan, City of Bogo, Tabogon, City of Naga, Lapu-Lapu City, City of Carcar, Mandaue City, Catmon, Minglanilla, Toledo City, Cordova, Compostela, San Remigio, Balamban, Aloguinsan, San Fernando, Asturias, Barili, Medellin, Sogod, Tabuelan, City of Talisay) including Bantayan Islands and Camotes Islands
Bohol The rest of Eastern Samar The rest of Northern Samar Samar Leyte Biliran Southern Leyte
MindanaoDinagat Islands Surigao del Norte including Siargao – Bucas Grande Group
Pagasa noted that areas under TCWS No. 1 may experience minimal to minor impacts from strong winds.
As of 5 a.m., a gale warning is hoisted over the seaboards of Luzon and Visayas.
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