Typhoon Uwan Rapidly Intensifies as It Moves Closer to Eastern Visayas

UPDATE June 3, 2026 10:54 AM:

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines, November 8, 2025 (11:00 AM):
Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong) has rapidly intensified over the Philippine Sea east of Eastern Visayas in the last 24 hours, according to PAGASA. The typhoon continues to move westward at a fast pace, prompting higher Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) over several provinces in Luzon and Visayas.

Current Status

• Location (as of 10:00 AM): 680 km east of Borongan City, Eastern Samar or 760 km east of Catarman, Northern Samar (12.6°N, 131.6°E)

• Maximum sustained winds: 140 km/h near the center

• Gustiness: Up to 170 km/h

• Central pressure: 965 hPa

• Movement: Westward at 35 km/h

• Extent of winds: Strong to typhoon-force winds extending up to 780 km from the center

Areas Under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals

Signal No. 2 (Gale-Force Winds)

Warning lead time: 24 hours
Wind speeds: 62 to 88 km/h (Beaufort 8 to 9)
Potential impacts of winds: Minor to moderate threat to life and property

Luzon:

• Catanduanes

• Eastern portion of Camarines Sur: Siruma, Tinambac, Goa, Lagonoy, Buhi, Caramoan, Tigaon, Garchitorena, Calabanga, Sagñay, San Jose, Presentacion, Baao, Ocampo, Milaor, Nabua, Bato, Camaligan, Pili, Iriga City, Magarao, Minalabac, Balatan, Naga City, Bombon, Bula, Canaman

• Albay

• Sorsogon

• Ticao Islands

Visayas:

• Northern Samar

• Northern portion of Samar: Matuguinao, San Jose de Buan, Calbayog City

• Northern portion of Eastern Samar: Maslog, San Policarpo, Dolores, Jipapad, Oras, Arteche

Signal No. 1 (Strong Winds)

Warning lead time: 36 hours
Wind speeds: 39 to 61 km/h (Beaufort 6 to 7)
Potential impacts of winds: Minimal to minor threat to life and property

Luzon:
Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Zambales, Bataan, Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon, Camarines Norte, the rest of Camarines Sur, the rest of Masbate including Burias Island, Marinduque, Romblon, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Islands, Calamian Islands, and Cuyo Islands.

Visayas:

• Rest of Samar and Eastern Samar

• Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte

• Northeastern portion of Bohol (Getafe, Talibon, Buenavista, Trinidad, San Miguel, Ubay, Alicia, Mabini, Bien Unido, Pres. Carlos P. Garcia)

• Northern and central portions of Cebu (Medellin, Daanbantayan, City of Bogo, Tabogon, San Remigio, Tabuelan, Borbon, Sogod, Tuburan, Catmon, Carmen, Danao City, Compostela, Liloan, Consolacion, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, Cordova, Asturias, Cebu City, Balamban, City of Talisay, Toledo City, Minglanilla) including Bantayan and Camotes Islands

• Northern portion of Negros Occidental (City of Escalante, Toboso, Sagay City, Cadiz City, Calatrava, Manapla, City of Victorias, Enrique B. Magalona, Silay City, City of Talisay, San Carlos City, Salvador Benedicto, Murcia, Bacolod City)

• Northern and central portions of Iloilo (Carles, Estancia, Balasan, San Dionisio, Concepcion, Batad, Sara, Ajuy, Barotac Viejo, San Rafael, Lemery, Lambunao, Calinog, Bingawan, City of Passi, San Enrique, Anilao, Banate, Dingle, Dueñas, Janiuay, Badiangan, Mina, Pototan, Barotac Nuevo, Maasin, Cabatuan, New Lucena, Santa Barbara, Zarraga, Dumangas, Leon, Alimodian)

• Capiz, Aklan and the northern and central portions of Antique (Pandan, Libertad, Sebaste, Culasi, Valderrama, Tibiao, Barbaza, Laua-An, Bugasong, Patnongon, San Remigio) including Caluya Islands

Mindanao:

• Dinagat Islands

• Surigao del Norte

Track and Intensity Outlook

Typhoon Uwan is forecast to move west northwestward today and tomorrow (9 November) before turning more northwestward on Monday (10 November).

• Possible path: The center of the eye may pass close to Catanduanes tomorrow morning and then make landfall over the southern portion of Isabela or the northern portion of Aurora tomorrow evening or early Monday morning.

• Alternate scenario: A slight southward shift in the projected path remains possible, which could result in a direct hit or a landfall scenario over Catanduanes.

• After landfall: Uwan will traverse the mountainous terrain of Northern Luzon and emerge over Lingayen Gulf or the coastal waters of Pangasinan or La Union on Monday morning or afternoon.

• Intensity forecast: Uwan is expected to rapidly intensify and may reach super typhoon category tonight or tomorrow, with the potential for even faster intensification in a favorable environment. It may make landfall at or near its peak lifetime intensity. The interaction with terrain will cause Uwan to weaken, but it is expected to remain a typhoon while crossing Northern Luzon and the West Philippine Sea.

Hazards Affecting Land Areas

Heavy Rainfall

Widespread heavy rains are expected to affect Eastern Visayas and Bicol, spreading toward Central and Northern Luzon.

Severe Winds

• Wind Signal No. 2: Minor to moderate impacts from gale-force winds are possible within any of the areas under this signal.

• Wind Signal No. 1: Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under this signal.

• Highest expected signal: The highest wind signal that may be hoisted during the passage of Uwan is Wind Signal No. 5.

Outside the areas under wind signals, Uwan will also bring occasionally gusty conditions reaching strong to gale-force strength over the following areas, especially in coastal and upland locations exposed to winds:

• Today and tomorrow (9 November): Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao

• Monday (10 November): Most of Luzon and Visayas

Storm Surge and Coastal Flooding

There is a high risk of life-threatening and damaging storm surge with peak heights exceeding 3.0 meters within the next 48 hours over low-lying or exposed coastal communities of Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Aurora, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Cavite, Batangas, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands, and Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands. Refer to Storm Surge Warning No. 3 issued at 8:00 AM for more details.

Hazards Affecting Coastal Waters

A Gale Warning is in effect over the northern and eastern seaboards of Luzon, the eastern seaboard of Visayas, and the northeastern seaboard of Mindanao. Refer to Gale Warning No. 3A issued at 1:00 AM for details.

24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook

Up to very rough, high, or very high seas:

• Up to 14.0 m: Northern and eastern seaboards of Catanduanes, northern and eastern seaboards of Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur

• Up to 12.0 m: Eastern seaboards of Albay and Sorsogon, northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Samar

• Up to 8.0 m: Eastern seaboards of Cagayan and Isabela, seaboards of Aurora and northern mainland Quezon, northern and eastern seaboards of Polillo Islands, northern seaboard of Eastern Samar

• Up to 7.0 m: Eastern seaboard of Eastern Samar, remaining seaboards of Cagayan including Babuyan Islands

• Up to 6.0 m: Seaboard of Batanes

• Up to 5.0 m: Seaboards of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Dinagat Islands, and Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands

• Up to 4.5 m: Seaboards of La Union, Pangasinan, Marinduque, Masbate including Burias and Ticao Islands, and Surigao del Sur, remaining seaboards of Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, and Northern Samar

Sea travel is risky for all types and tonnage of vessels. All mariners must remain in port or, if already at sea, seek shelter or safe harbor as soon as possible until winds and waves subside.

Up to rough seas:

• Up to 4.0 m: Seaboards of Zambales, Romblon, Samar, and Biliran, northern and eastern seaboards of Leyte, eastern and southern seaboards of Southern Leyte, eastern seaboards of Davao Oriental

• Up to 3.5 m: Seaboard of Lubang Island, western seaboard of Bataan, eastern and southern seaboards of Davao Occidental

Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels.

Up to moderate to rough seas:

• Up to 2.5 m: Seaboard of Batangas, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Calamian Islands, Caluya Islands, Aklan, and Capiz

• Up to 2.0 m: Seaboards of Metro Manila, Northern Mindanao, Zamboanga del Norte, and Sarangani, remaining seaboards of Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, and Visayas, northern and western seaboards of Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi

Mariners of motorbancas and similarly sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigation under these conditions.

Advisory

Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified as highly or very highly susceptible to flooding, landslides, or storm surge are urged to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials.

For heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm or rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local PAGASA Regional Services Division.

The next tropical cyclone bulletin for Typhoon Uwan will be issued at 5:00 PM today.

For more information, see our complete guide on Typhoon Uwan Now Over La Union; Benguet still under Signal No. 4.