More areas in Luzon and the Visayas have been placed under tropical cyclone wind signal no. 2 Wednesday as tropical storm Kristine slightly intensified over the sea east of Quezon.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 is raised in 26 areas in Luzon as Tropical Storm Kristine maintained its strength while approaching the Isabela and northern Aurora area on Wednesday, PAGASA said.

Residents in several Luzon areas are advised to stay away from the shores as a storm surge may be possible within the next 48 hours, said the state weather bureau on.

State meteorologists on Wednesday morning warned that a storm surge may occur within the next 48 hours in low-lying coastal communities in Northern Luzon and parts of Bicol due to tropical storm Kristine (international name: Trami).

The state-run weather agency placed more areas all over the country under storm signals as Tropical Storm "Kristine" intensifies over east of Quezon. Under Signal No. 2 are Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union,

Eight areas in Eastern Luzon face a minimal to moderate chance of a storm surge in the next 48 hours, state weather bureau PAGASA said Tuesday afternoon on.