In Pagasa’s 5 p.m. bulletin on Wednesday, October 23, the severe tropical storm is estimated at 175 kilometers east of Echague, Isabela with winds peaking at 95 kilometers per hour (kph) moving north northwestward at 20 kph with gusts up to 115 kph.

Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine” (international name: Trami) gradually decelerated while moving northwestward over Northern Luzon, the state weather

Tropical cyclone Kristine (international name: Trami) has developed into a severe tropical storm ahead of its expected landfall over Isabela, the state weather bureau PAGASA said in its 5 p.m. Wednesday bulletin.

Tropical Storm Kristine MANILA, Philippines — Erstwhile Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) has intensified into a severe tropical storm on Wednesday

Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine” (international name: Trami) is now over the Cordillera Administrative Region, the state weather bureau said on Thursday.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) raised Signal No. 3 in several provinces in Luzon as Kristine developed into a severe tropical storm. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 95 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 115 kph.

Weather disturbance "Kristine" has intensified into a severe tropical storm Wednesday afternoon, the state weather bureau said.