Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami) Could Loop Over West Philippine Sea

Manila, Philippines – October 24

Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami) exited Luzon through Ilocos Region on Thursday afternoon but still poses a threat due to its wide circulation. Despite leaving land, rainfall warnings and wind signals remain in place.

Kristine made landfall in Divilacan, Isabela, at 12:30 am Thursday, moving through Ifugao, Mountain Province, and Ilocos Sur. It brought heavy rain, causing floods in several areas, with Bicol among the most affected.

By 1 pm Thursday, the storm was near the coastal waters of Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, moving west-southwest at 15 km/h. Kristine’s winds remained strong at 95 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 145 km/h.

The storm is expected to move over the West Philippine Sea, where it might get stronger before exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Friday, October 25. However, PAGASA mentioned a chance of the storm "looping" back toward the PAR on Sunday, October 27, depending on the behavior of a nearby low-pressure area.

Rainfall Forecast

• Thursday afternoon, October 24, to Friday afternoon, October 25:

  • Intense to torrential rain: Pangasinan, Zambales, La Union, Occidental Mindoro
  • Heavy to intense rain: Cagayan Valley, Cordillera, Ilocos Region, Tarlac, Pampanga, Metro Manila, Cavite, Batangas
  • Moderate to heavy rain: Bulacan, Laguna, Rizal, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan

• Friday afternoon, October 25, to Saturday afternoon, October 26:

  • Heavy to intense rain: Pangasinan, Zambales, La Union
  • Moderate to heavy rain: Cordillera, Bataan

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals

• Signal No. 3: Benguet, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan
• Signal No. 2: Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Metro Manila, Rizal, and other areas
• Signal No. 1: Laguna, Batangas, Quezon, parts of Palawan, and more

Coastal Conditions

Storm surges of up to 1-2 meters are possible along the coastlines of Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, and parts of Cagayan, Isabela, and Aurora. Very rough seas (waves as high as 8 meters) are expected in coastal areas of Ilocos, Zambales, Batanes, and other regions. Small vessels are advised not to venture out to sea due to risky conditions.

Stay updated through PAGASA's bulletins for further developments.