Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) maintained its strength as it approached the coastal waters of Isabela, the state weather bureau reported Wednesday evening. In its 8 p.m. update,

In Pagasa’s 5 p.m. bulletin on Wednesday, October 23, the severe tropical storm is estimated at 175 kilometers east of Echague, Isabela with winds peaking at 95 kilometers per hour (kph) moving north northwestward at 20 kph with gusts up to 115 kph.

Kristine” has intensified into a severe tropical storm and is forecast to further intensity until it makes landfall Thursday night or Friday morning, the weather bureau said. In its 5 a.m. advisory Wednesday,

KRISTINE PH – The severe tropical storm is severely affecting Luzon and Visayas and these areas are under Signal No. 3.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 is raised in 26 areas in Luzon as Tropical Storm Kristine maintained its strength while approaching the Isabela and northern Aurora area on Wednesday, PAGASA said.

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) raised tropical cyclone wind signal (TCWS) no. 3 across several

Tropical cyclone Kristine has developed into a severe tropical storm ahead of its expected landfall in Isabela, the state weather bureau PAGASA said in its 5 p.m. Wednesday bulletin.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) raised Signal No. 3 in several provinces in Luzon as Kristine developed into a severe tropical storm. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 95 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 115 kph.

Tropical Depression “Kristine” (international name: Trami) slightly intensified over the sea east of Quezon Province, the state weather bureau said on

Weather disturbance "Kristine" has intensified into a severe tropical storm Wednesday afternoon, the state weather bureau said.

Thirteen areas in Luzon were placed under tropical cyclone wind Signal No. 3 on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 23, as “Kristine” (international name “Trami”) strengthened into a severe tropical storm ahead of its anticipated landfall in Isabela.