MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) has maintained its strength over the coastal waters of Bolinao, Pangasinan, state meteorologists said on Thursday night.
Article continues after this advertisementAs of 11:00 p.m. Kristine’s center was spotted over the coastal waters of Bolinao town, packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 145 kph while slowly moving south-southwest.
FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO LPA outside PAR may become tropical depression Friday – Pagasa NEWSINFO Storm Kristine update: Signal No. 2 in Metro Manila, 23 Luzon areas NEWSINFO AFP reprimands cadet who asked for Marcos wrist watchKristine is forecast to move west over the next 12 hours and exit the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Friday afternoon.
“There is a developing forecast situation wherein Kristine will be looping over the West Philippine Sea on Sunday and Monday and move generally eastward towards the general direction of the PAR region,” Pagasa said.
Article continues after this advertisement“However, this scenario heavily depends on the behavior of the tropical cyclone east of the PAR region,” added Pagasa.
Article continues after this advertisementKristine is forecast to re-intensify as it moves over the West Philippine Sea.
Article continues after this advertisement“While it is likely that the tropical cyclone will remain a severe tropical storm in the next five days, the chance for it to be upgraded into a typhoon is not ruled out,” Pagasa said.
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