Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 is raised in 26 areas in Luzon as Tropical Storm Kristine maintained its strength while approaching the Isabela and northern Aurora area on Wednesday, PAGASA said.

Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) slightly intensified as it moved over the Bicol region, with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No.

The state-run weather agency placed more areas all over the country under storm signals as Tropical Storm 'Kristine' intensifies over east of Quezon.

No. 1 was hoisted over 15 areas as Tropical Depression Kristine moved over the Philippine Sea on Monday morning, state weather bureau PAGASA said.

MANILA: Kristine (international name: Trami) intensified into a tropical storm early Tuesday (Oct 22), prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.

State meteorologists on Wednesday morning warned that a storm surge may occur within the next 48 hours in low-lying coastal communities in Northern Luzon and parts of Bicol due to tropical storm Kristine (international name: Trami).

Residents in several Luzon areas are advised to stay away from the shores as a storm surge may be possible within the next 48 hours, said the state weather bureau on.

Eight areas in Eastern Luzon face a minimal to moderate chance of a storm surge in the next 48 hours, state weather bureau PAGASA said Tuesday afternoon on.