Super Typhoon “Uwan” Batters Catanduanes as It Nears Aurora Landfall

UPDATE June 3, 2026 10:54 AM:

Issued at 8:00 AM, November 9, 2025
Valid until the next advisory at 11:00 AM today

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Super Typhoon Uwan has intensified further as it moves closer to Luzon, bringing life-threatening winds and storm surge to parts of the Bicol Region. Catanduanes is now experiencing the full force of the super typhoon, with landfall expected over Aurora Province tonight or early tomorrow morning.

Introduction

According to the 8:00 AM bulletin from PAGASA, the center of Super Typhoon Uwan was last estimated at 125 km east-northeast of Virac, Catanduanes (14.0°N, 125.3°E). The typhoon is moving west-northwestward at 25 km/h with maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 230 km/h.

Uwan is expected to maintain its strength as it passes close to Catanduanes this morning and possibly makes landfall in Aurora tonight or early Monday morning. It may hit land at or near peak intensity before weakening as it crosses Northern Luzon’s mountainous terrain.

Track and Intensity Outlook

The super typhoon will traverse Luzon, potentially emerging over the Lingayen Gulf by Monday morning. By Tuesday (November 11), Uwan will move northwestward and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), later passing near Taiwan before leaving PAR completely by Friday, November 14.

Forecast Track Positions:

• Nov 9, 5 PM: 125 km East Northeast of Infanta, Quezon

• Nov 10, 5 AM: Over the coastal waters of San Fernando City, La Union

• Nov 10, 5 PM: 210 km West of Sinait, Ilocos Sur

• Nov 11, 5 AM: 365 km West of Calayan, Cagayan (outside PAR)

• Nov 14, 5 AM: 505 km North of Itbayat, Batanes (outside PAR)

Hazards Affecting Land Areas

Heavy Rainfall Outlook

For the latest rainfall projections and affected provinces, refer to Weather Advisory No. 9 issued at 5:00 AM today. Intense to torrential rainfall is expected over parts of Luzon and Visayas, which may trigger flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas.

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Severe Winds

Signal No. 5 (Typhoon-force winds greater than 185 km/h)

Luzon

• Polillo Islands

• Northern portion of Camarines Norte (Daet, Talisay, Paracale, Vinzons, Jose Panganiban, Mercedes, Basud)

• Eastern portion of Camarines Sur (Siruma, Caramoan, Garchitorena, Tinambac, Lagonoy)

• Catanduanes

Signal No. 4 (Winds 118–184 km/h)

Luzon

• Eastern portion of Quezon (Tagkawayan, Calauag, Guinayangan, Perez, Alabat, Quezon)

• Rest of Camarines Norte

• Rest of Camarines Sur

• Eastern portion of Albay (Rapu-Rapu, Bacacay, City of Tabaco, Malilipot, Malinao, Tiwi, Polangui)

Signal No. 3 (Winds 89–117 km/h)

Luzon

• Southern portion of Cagayan (Tuao, Enrile, Solana, Tuguegarao City, Peñablanca, Iguig, Piat, Amulung)

• Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya

• Southern portion of Apayao (Conner)

• Kalinga, Abra, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet

• Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan

• Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Aurora

• Metro Manila, Cavite, Batangas, Rizal, Laguna

• Rest of Quezon, Marinduque

• Rest of Albay, Sorsogon, Ticao Island, Burias Island

Visayas

• Northern Samar

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

• Northern portion of Samar (Calbayog City, Matuguinao, Gandara, Santa Margarita, San Jose de Buan)

Signal No. 2 (Winds 62–88 km/h)

Luzon

• Rest of Cagayan including Babuyan Islands

• Rest of Apayao, Ilocos Norte

• Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Islands, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon

• Rest of Masbate

Visayas

• Rest of Eastern Samar, rest of Samar, Biliran

• Northern and central portions of Leyte (Leyte, Calubian, San Isidro, Tabango, Capoocan, Carigara, Barugo, San Miguel, Babatngon, Tacloban City, Alangalang, Tunga, Palo, Santa Fe, Pastrana, Matag-Ob, Tolosa, Mayorga, Julita, Dagami, Jaro, Villaba, La Paz, Tabontabon, Tanauan, Ormoc City, Dulag, Burauen, Kananga, Albuera, Palompon, Merida, Isabel)

Signal No. 1 (Winds 39–61 km/h)

Luzon

• Batanes, Calamian Islands, Cuyo Islands

Visayas

• Rest of Leyte, Southern Leyte, Bohol

• 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, Dumanjug, Argao, Sibonga, Barili, Ronda, Moalboal, Badian, Dalaguete, Alcantara, City of Carcar, City of Naga, San Fernando, Pinamungahan, Aloguinsan), including Bantayan and Camotes Islands

• Northern and central portions 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, Hinigaran, City of Himamaylan, Binalbagan, Isabela, Moises Padilla, La Castellana, Pontevedra, San Enrique, La Carlota City, Bago City, Valladolid, Pulupandan)

• Northern portion of Negros Oriental (Canlaon City, Jimalalud, La Libertad, Tayasan, Vallehermoso, City of Guihulngan)

• Guimaras, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, and Antique

Mindanao

• Dinagat Islands

• Surigao del Norte

• Northern portion of Agusan del Norte (Tubay, Santiago, Jabonga, Kitcharao)

• Northern portion of Surigao del Sur (Carrascal, Cantilan, Madrid, Carmen, Lanuza, Cortes)

Gusty Conditions Outside Wind Signal Areas

Occasional strong to gale-force winds are expected:

• Today (Nov 9):Palawan, Visayas, Mindanao

• Tomorrow (Nov 10): Most of Luzon and Visayas

• Tuesday (Nov 11): Most of Luzon

Storm Surge and Coastal Flooding

Life-threatening storm surges exceeding 3 meters are expected within 48 hours over low-lying and coastal communities of:
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.

Residents in coastal and low-lying areas are urged to evacuate immediately and heed local government advisories.

Hazards Affecting Coastal Waters

A Gale Warning is in effect over the seaboards of Northern and Central Luzon, the eastern and southern seaboards of Southern Luzon, the eastern and central seaboards of Visayas, and the eastern seaboard of Mindanao.

Sea travel remains extremely dangerous for all types of vessels, with wave heights reaching up to 14 meters in eastern seaboards.

Public Advisory

• Expect widespread power and communication disruptions in areas under Signals 4 and 5.

• Suspend travel and outdoor activities.

• Residents in flood-prone and coastal zones must move to higher ground or designated evacuation centers.

• Continue to monitor official bulletins from PAGASA, NDRRMC, and local authorities.

Summary

Super Typhoon Uwan continues to pose a grave threat to Luzon, particularly to the Bicol Region, Central Luzon, and Northern Luzon provinces. With its powerful winds, torrential rains, and destructive storm surge, Uwan is expected to cause severe impacts even in areas far from its landfall site.

The public is strongly advised to stay indoors, remain alert, and follow all safety and evacuation instructions issued by local officials.

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