Erstwhile Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) has intensified into a severe tropical storm on Wednesday afternoon, which prompted the state weather bureau to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) number 3 over twelve areas in Luzon.

Signal No. 3 has been raised in more areas in Luzon as Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) is set to make landfall over the province of Isabela, PAGASA said late Wednesday evening.

Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) maintained its strength as it approached the coastal waters of Isabela, the state weather bureau reported Wednesday evening. In its 8 p.m. update,

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.