SEVERAL areas in the northern and central parts of Cebu have been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 as of Wednesday, October 23, 2024, due to Tropical Storm Kristine.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) announced in an advisory issued at 8 a.m. that Tropical Storm Kristine has maintained its strength while moving west-northwestward over the sea off Quezon.
Pagasa also reported that the storm’s center was located 310 kilometers east of Baler, Aurora, or 310 kilometers east-northeast of Infanta, Quezon.
Signal No. 1 is in effect for the northern and central areas of Cebu, including:
Alcantara
Argao
Dumanjug
Sibonga
Pinamungahan
Ronda
Liloan
Cebu City
Moalboal
Consolacion
Danao City
Borbon
Carmen
Daanbantayan
Tuburan
City of Bogo
Tabogon
City of Naga
Lapu-Lapu City
City of Carcar
Mandaue City
Catmon
Minglanilla
Toledo City
Cordova
Compostela
San Remigio
Balamban
Aloguinsan
San Fernando
Asturias
Barili
Medellin
Sogod
Tabuelan
City of Talisay
Bantayan Island
Camotes Islands
Bohol, the rest of Eastern Samar, the rest of Northern Samar, Samar, Leyte, Biliran, and Southern Leyte are also under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1.
Pagasa has advised the public to stay updated on weather conditions. (KST)