Super Typhoon Uwan Threatens Aurora and Polillo Islands; Benguet Remains Under Signal No. 4

UPDATE May 13, 2026 11:15 AM:

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Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong) continues to move west northwestward as life-threatening conditions persist over Camarines Norte. The storm now threatens Aurora and Polillo Islands, maintaining its strength with maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h and gustiness of 230 km/h. The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), including Benguet, remains under Signal No. 4.

Current Status

• Location of Eye/Center (4:00 PM): 110 km North of Daet, Camarines Norte or 150 km East Northeast of Infanta, Quezon (15.1°N, 123.0°E)
• Movement: West northwestward at 30 km/h
• Maximum Sustained Winds: 185 km/h near the center
• Gustiness: Up to 230 km/h
• Extent of Winds: Strong to typhoon-force winds extend outwards up to 900 km from the center

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Forecast Track and Intensity

Uwan is expected to pass close to Polillo Islands before making landfall over the central portion of Aurora tonight or early tomorrow (November 10). A direct hit over Calaguas and Polillo Islands is likely due to the storm’s large eyewall. After landfall, Uwan will traverse the mountainous terrain of Northern Luzon and emerge over Lingayen Gulf or La Union’s coastal waters by Monday morning. It will gradually weaken but remain a typhoon as it turns northward toward Taiwan midweek.

Areas Under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS)

Signal No. 5 – Super Typhoon-force Winds

Extreme threat to life and property

Luzon:

• Southern Quirino (Nagtipunan)
• Southeastern Nueva Vizcaya (Alfonso Castañeda, Dupax del Norte, Dupax del Sur)
• Northeastern Nueva Ecija (Bongabon, Carranglan, Pantabangan)
• Central Aurora (San Luis, Baler, Maria Aurora, Dipaculao, Dinalungan)
• Polillo Islands
• Northern Camarines Norte (Paracale, Vinzons) including Calaguas Islands

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Signal No. 4 – Typhoon-force Winds

Significant to severe threat to life and property

Luzon:

• Southern Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Mountain Province (southern portion), Ifugao (southern portion), Benguet, Ilocos Sur (southern portion), La Union, Pangasinan, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Zambales (north), Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur (northern portion), Albay (northeast), Catanduanes (north)

Signal No. 3 – Storm-force Winds

Moderate to significant threat to life and property

Luzon:

• Cagayan, Isabela, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao (remaining areas), Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur (remaining areas), Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Rizal, Quezon, Marinduque, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Ticao and Burias Islands
  Visayas: Northwestern Northern Samar (San Isidro, San Vicente, San Antonio, Capul, Lavezares, San Jose, Victoria, Allen, Rosario, Bobon, Catarman, Biri)

Signal No. 2 – Gale-force Winds

Minor to moderate threat to life and property

Luzon:Babuyan Islands, rest of Cagayan, rest of Apayao, Occidental and Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, rest of Masbate
Visayas:Northern Samar (remaining areas), northern Samar and northern Eastern Samar

Signal No. 1 – Strong Winds

Minimal to minor threat to life and property

Luzon:Batanes, northern Palawan, Calamian Islands, Cuyo Islands, Cagayancillo Islands
Visayas:Samar, Eastern Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Cebu, Bohol, Negros, Guimaras, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, Antique
Mindanao:Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte

Hazards Affecting Land Areas

Heavy Rainfall

Refer to Weather Advisory No. 11 (5:00 PM) for rainfall outlook. Heavy to torrential rains will continue across Bicol Region, Aurora, Quezon, and parts of Central and Northern Luzon, with increased flooding and landslide risks.

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Severe Winds

• Signal No. 5: Extreme destruction from super typhoon-force winds
• Signal No. 4: Severe damage to structures and vegetation
• Signal No. 3: Significant damage from storm-force winds
• Signal No. 2: Moderate damage in exposed areas
• Signal No. 1: Light damage to weak structures

Storm Surge

Storm surges exceeding 3.0 meters are expected along coastal areas of Aurora, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Northern Samar, and other low-lying regions. Coastal flooding is also possible in Metro Manila, Bataan, Pangasinan, and La Union.

Hazards Affecting Coastal Waters

A Gale Warning remains in effect for most of Luzon and the eastern Visayas and Mindanao seaboards. Seas will range from rough to very high (up to 14 meters). All maritime operations are suspended until conditions improve.

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Advisory

• Residents in Signal No. 4 and 5 areas should remain indoors and stay in sturdy structures.
• Avoid coastal and flood-prone zones due to storm surges and flash floods.
• Fisherfolk and mariners are advised not to venture out to sea.
• Continue monitoring official PAGASA bulletins and local advisories for the latest updates.

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