TS Crising maintains strength, to make landfall in Cagayan

Tropical Storm Crising maintained its strength with maximum sustained winds of 75 kph and gustiness of up to 105 kph.

As of 11 p.m. Friday, the storm's center was spotted over the coastal waters of Calayan, Cagayan.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 remains raised in ten Luzon areas, including Batanes, Cagayan (including Babuyan Islands), Isabela, Apayao, Kalinga, specific portions of Abra, specific portions of Mountain Province, specific portions of Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, and specific portions of Ilocos Sur.

Crising is forecast to make landfall over the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan or Babuyan Islands by Friday evening.

Stormy weather conditions will prevail across Northern Luzon, while the southwest monsoon will bring monsoon rains to parts of Luzon and the Visayas.

PAGASA warned the public against possible flooding and landslide in these areas.

The cyclone is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Saturday afternoon and may reach Severe Tropical Storm category by Saturday evening or Sunday morning.