Reminders for Families as Tropical Storm Kristine Intensifies
Luzon and Visayas is unfortunately one of the stops for Tropical Storm Kristine’s trick-or-treat journey.
It looks like Filipino families may have to hold off on Halloween outings this 2024 as Tropical Storm Kristine prompts provinces to raise Signal no. 2. Although currently at Region 2 and hitting Isabela and Northern Aurora, PAGASA is predicting that the tropical storm’s eye will eventually move to Central Luzon, hitting both the National Capital Region and Northern Luzon with winds blowing at a maximum of 55 km/hr and gustiness at 70 kph.
For a better comparison, the winds are blowing as fast as the legal maximum speed of cars on the Metro Manila Skyway.
Tropical Storm Kristine is here to give us a treat
While we are no strangers to tropical storms stopping by for a visit, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t prepare early. According to PAGASA, Kristine’s full strength will hit the Philippines this coming October 25, 2024 (Friday) before possibly leaving on October 26 and 27 (Saturday and Sunday). Unfortunately, storms like Kristine are unpredictable; one moment, they’re signal no. 2, and two hours later, they’ll throw out winds that merit signal no. 4. However, it’s been sending warnings via the heavy rains.
Here are some reminders for the incoming tropical storm:
1. Stock up before the rain hits.
Considering Friday is the target date for tropical storm Kristine, perhaps, we should start stocking up now. Some roads may flood, blocking the usual food deliveries. But with Halloween around the corner, maybe it’ll be good if we hold our own Halloween party at home!
2. Expect slow movement if we’re out.
If we need to head out and we’re driving, do remember: low and slow is better than fast and dead. With the rains pouring hard, we won’t be able to see beyond two meters or around six feet. At the same time, the tires won’t easily grip the road unless they’re all-weather tires that have thicker and deeper treads.
For those who are commuting, don’t stress out the driver. During the rainy season, they’re more stressed with them processing over twenty other cars that may hit them.
3. If the car is white or grey, please turn on your headlights!
A lot of car accidents happen because the cars that get hit blend in the rain. Black, red, blue, or cars with sharp colors are less prone to getting hit compared to those that are white, gold, or grey. But getting a new paint job doesn’t make sense in the rainy weather so, best to turn on the headlights. The raindrops reveal the light beams which make it easier for drivers around to see if the car exists.
4. If you’re commuting, it won’t hurt to leave a small snack for the driver.
With everyone rushing to get home, public transport operators are probably exhausted and skipping meals to get everyone home. Besides paying them for their time, leaving them some crackers or a small sandwich to snack on will help them continue the good work. Just make sure it’s packaged properly or has no sauce so it doesn’t spill.
Brace yourselves, Tropical Storm Kristine is here!
As Tropical Storm Kristine continues to move westward at 25 kph, there’s a good chance it might arrive earlier or later. After all, typhoon speeds can either skyrocket or slow down depending on what it bumps into. Sierra Madre, the famous “backbone of Luzon,” will be the first line of defense for central and northern Luzon to slow down the typhoon. But warm waters can speed it up so, best to prepare when we can.
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