cgewin Kristine gets nearer; Metro Manila, 42 other areas under Signal No. 1
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) is getting closer to the Philippine landmass, leading the state weather agency to include Metro Manila and 42 other areas under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its 11 a.m. cyclone bulletin that Kristine’s latest location was 335 kilometers (km) east of Virac, Catanduanes. It was at 390 km east of Virac early Tuesday morning.
Article continues after this advertisementKristine still packed maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 80 kph while moving in the same westward direction and speed at 15 kph.
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Below is the list of areas placed under TCWS No. 1 as of mid-day Tuesday, October 22:
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Article continues after this advertisement Metro Manila Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur La Union Pangasinan Apayao Kalinga Abra Mountain Province Ifugao Benguet Cagayan including Babuyan Islands Isabela Quirino Nueva Vizcaya Aurora Nueva Ecija Tarlac Zambales Bataan Pampanga Bulacan Cavite Laguna Batangas Rizal Quezon including Pollilo Islands Masbate including Ticao Island Burias Island Marinduque Romblon Camarines Norte Camarines Sur Albay SorsogonVisayas
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Article continues after this advertisementPagasa said areas under TCWS No. 1 may experience minimal to minor impacts from strong winds. It advised dwellers to take caution as flooding and landslides are possible.
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