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

Tropical Storm Kristine MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) maintained its strength as it swirled over the waters waters of Aurora,

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

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Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) picked up strength while over the Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau PAGASA said on Tuesday afternoon. In its 5 p.m. bulletin, PAGASA said Kristine has maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h and gustiness of up to 90 km/h.

Tropical Storm “Kristine” (international name “Trami”) slightly strengthened as it moves across the Philippine Sea, east of Bicol Region, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday afternoon,