What is the current status of Typhoon Uwan?

Typhoon Uwan is currently located 575 km East of Catarman, Northern Samar and is rapidly intensifying as it approaches the Bicol Region.

How strong is Typhoon Uwan expected to get?

Typhoon Uwan continues to strengthen, and its intensity is expected to increase as it moves through the Philippine Sea.

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Typhoon Uwan Continues to Rapidly Intensify as It Nears the Philippine Sea East of Bicol

Q: What areas are affected by Typhoon Uwan?

PAGASA has raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 over parts of Bicol and Northern Samar due to Typhoon Uwan.

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Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong) continues to rapidly intensify as it moves closer toward the Bicol Region. PAGASA has now raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 over parts of Bicol and Northern Samar as the system continues to strengthen over the Philippine Sea.

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Current Status

Location (as of 4:00 PM): 575 km East of Catarman, Northern Samar or 620 km East of Virac, Catanduanes (12.9°N, 129.9°E)
Maximum sustained winds: 150 km/h near the center
Gustiness: Up to 185 km/h
Central pressure: 955 hPa
Movement: West northwestward at 30 km/h
Extent of winds: Strong to typhoon-force winds extending outward up to 800 km from the center

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Areas Under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals

Signal No. 3 (Storm-Force Winds)

Warning Lead Time: 18 hours
Wind Speeds: 89–117 km/h
Potential Impacts: Moderate to significant threat to life and property

Luzon:

Catanduanes
Eastern portion of Camarines Sur
- Siruma
- Tinambac
- Goa
- Lagonoy
- Caramoan
- Tigaon
- Garchitorena
- Sagñay
- San Jose
- Presentacion
Eastern portion of Albay
- Tiwi
- Santo Domingo
- Malinao
- Rapu-Rapu
- City of Tabaco
- Bacacay
- Malilipot
Northeastern portion of Sorsogon
- Prieto Diaz

Visayas:

Northeastern portion of Northern Samar
- Palapag
- Mapanas
- Laoang

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Signal No. 2 (Gale-Force Winds)

Warning Lead Time: 24 hours
Wind Speeds: 62–88 km/h
Potential Impacts: Minor to moderate threat to life and property

Luzon:

Eastern portion of mainland Cagayan
Isabela
Quirino
Nueva Vizcaya
Aurora
Nueva Ecija
Bulacan
Metro Manila
Rizal
Laguna
Quezon
Marinduque
Camarines Norte
Rest of Camarines Sur
Rest of Albay
Rest of Sorsogon
Burias Island
Ticao Island

Visayas:

Rest of Northern Samar
Northern portion of Samar
- Matuguinao
- San Jose de Buan
- Calbayog City
- Tagapul-An
- Santo Niño
- Almagro
- San Jorge
- San Sebastian
- Jiabong
- Pagsanghan
- Catbalogan City
- Gandara
- Motiong
- Santa Margarita
- Tarangnan
- Paranas
- Hinabangan
Northern portion of Eastern Samar
- Maslog
- San Policarpo
- Dolores
- Jipapad
- Oras
- Arteche
- Can-avid
- Borongan City
- Taft
- Sulat
- San Julian
- Maydolong

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Signal No. 1 (Strong Winds)

Warning Lead Time: 36 hours
Wind Speeds: 39–61 km/h
Potential Impacts: Minimal to minor threat to life and property

Luzon:

Batanes
Rest of Cagayan including Babuyan Islands
Apayao
Abra
Kalinga
Mountain Province
Ifugao
Benguet
Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Sur
La Union
Pangasinan
Tarlac
Pampanga
Zambales
Bataan
Cavite
Batangas
Rest of Masbate
Romblon
Oriental Mindoro
Occidental Mindoro (including Lubang Islands)
Calamian Islands
Cuyo Islands

Visayas:

Rest of Samar
Rest of Eastern Samar
Biliran
Leyte
Southern Leyte
Bohol
Northern and central portions of Cebu (including Bantayan and Camotes Islands)
Northern portion of Negros Occidental
Northern portion of Negros Oriental
Guimaras
Iloilo
Capiz
Aklan
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

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Track and Intensity Outlook

Typhoon Uwan is expected to:

Move west-northwestward until Sunday (Nov. 9), then northwestward by Monday (Nov. 10).
Pass close to Catanduanes by Sunday morning.
Make landfall over the southern portion of Isabela or northern Aurora between late Sunday and early Monday.
Possibly shift slightly south, increasing the chance of a direct hit or landfall over Catanduanes.
Cross the mountainous terrain of Northern Luzon and emerge over the Lingayen Gulf or Pangasinan–La Union coast by Monday.
Reach super typhoon strength tonight or early Sunday before slightly weakening but remaining a typhoon while over Luzon.

Hazards Affecting Land Areas

Heavy Rainfall

Refer to Weather Advisory No. 7 for rainfall details. Heavy to intense rain is expected in Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, and parts of Central and Northern Luzon.

Severe Winds

Signal No. 3: Moderate to significant impacts possible.
Signal No. 2: Minor to moderate impacts possible.
Signal No. 1: Minimal to minor impacts possible.
Highest Possible Signal: TCWS No. 5

Gusty conditions are likely even outside wind signal areas:

Nov. 8–9:Palawan, Visayas, Mindanao
Nov. 10: Most of Luzon and Visayas

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Storm Surge and Coastal Flooding

Life-threatening storm surge over 3 meters is possible within 48 hours in the 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. 4 for details and follow evacuation orders from local authorities.

Hazards Affecting Coastal Waters

A Gale Warning remains in effect for the:

Northern, eastern, and southern seaboards of Luzon
Eastern and central seaboards of Visayas
Eastern seaboard of Mindanao

Wave heights:

Up to 14.0 m: Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte
Up to 12.0 m: Isabela, Aurora, Cagayan (east), Albay, Sorsogon, Polillo Islands, Northern Samar
Up to 9.0 m: Northern Quezon, northern Eastern Samar
Up to 7.0 m: Eastern Eastern Samar, Cagayan (other coasts), Babuyan Islands
Up to 6.0 m: Zambales, eastern Quezon, remaining coasts of Bicol and Northern Samar
Up to 5.0 m: Dinagat Islands, Siargao, Bucas Grande Islands

All sea travel is extremely risky. Mariners are advised to stay in port or seek shelter immediately.