Severe Tropical Storm Kristine continues to move over the Cordillera Administrative Region, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to various parts of the country, including Mindoro and Mimaropa.

As of 10:00AM today, October 24, the center of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine was estimated to be in the vicinity of Bauko, Mountain Province, with maximum sustained winds of 95 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 160 km/h.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) for various areas, including Mindoro provinces and the rest of Mimaropa region.

TCWS No. 1 has been raised over Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, and the northern portion of mainland Palawan, including Calamian Islands, Cuyo, and Kalayaan Islands, due to strong winds with a range of 39 to 61 km/h.

Residents in these areas are advised to take necessary precautions to protect life and property, as strong winds may cause minimal to minor damage to structures and vegetation.

In addition to strong winds, the public is also advised to be aware of the risk of coastal inundation, with a minimal to moderate risk of life-threatening storm surge up to 2.0 m above normal tide levels in the next 48 hours over low-lying or exposed coastal localities.

A Gale Warning has also been issued over the seaboards of Luzon and the western and central seaboards of Visayas, with sea travel risky for all types or tonnage of vessels.

The public is advised to monitor the latest updates from PAGASA and follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials.

What to Expect in Mindoro and Mimaropa:
•Strong winds with a range of 39 to 61 km/h
•Minimal to minor damage to structures and vegetation
•Risk of coastal inundation
•Rough seas with wave heights of up to 5.5 m
•Sea travel is risky for all types or tonnage of vessels

What to Do:
•Take necessary precautions to protect life and property
•Monitor the latest updates from PAGASA
•Follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials
•Avoid travel to coastal areas and avoid sea travel
•Keep a safe distance from the coastline and avoid engaging in outdoor activities

The next weather bulletin will be issued at 2:00PM today.