Severe Tropical Storm Kristine exits PAR, 23 areas still under Signal No. 1

Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, internationally known as Trami, exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Friday afternoon.

As of 4 p.m., Kristine was located 410 kilometers west of Sinait, Ilocos Sur, maintaining sustained winds of 95 kph and gusts up to 115 kph.

The storm is now accelerating westward northwestward at 30 kph, moving away from the country.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 remains in effect for 23 areas across Luzon, including Metro Manila and parts of Cagayan, with all storm surge warnings lifted.

Kristine's outer rainbands will still affect parts of Luzon, potentially bringing moderate to heavy rain.

Reentry into PAR the following week is a possibility.

Meanwhile, another tropical depression outside PAR has intensified into a tropical storm named Kong-rey, located 2,410 km east of southeastern Luzon and moving northwest at 35 kph.