Philippine News Agency
Kristine now severe tropical storm; parts of Luzon under signal no. 3
Severe Tropical Storm "Kristine" intensified with maximum sustained winds of 95 kph and gusts of up to 115 kph.
PAGASA raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) number 3 over twelve areas in Luzon, including Isabela, Kalinga, and Benguet.
The storm's eye was last located 175 kilometers east of Echague, Isabela, and it was moving northwest at 20 kph.
Kristine is forecast to further intensify until it makes landfall, which is anticipated for Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning, October 24.
The storm is expected to emerge over the waters west of the Ilocos Region on Thursday morning and could re-intensify over the West Philippine Sea.
As a preemptive measure, 20 families (72 people) were evacuated from coastal Palanan town, Isabela, on Wednesday (Oct. 23).
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