Several foreign storm chasers have arrived in the Philippines to observe the landfall and behavior of Typhoon Uwan, which continues to intensify as it nears Luzon.
According to local authorities, the storm chasers—composed of meteorologists, researchers, and extreme weather documentarians—are stationed in strategic locations across Bicol and Eastern Visayas.
Their goal is to gather real-time data on wind speed, rainfall volume, and storm surge patterns as Typhoon Uwan approaches with maximum sustained winds of 165 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching 205 kilometers per hour.
The group includes experts from the United States, Japan, and Australia, many of whom have previously tracked super typhoons in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
They are equipped with high-resolution cameras, drone systems, and portable weather stations to document the storm’s impact and contribute to global climate research.
Local disaster response teams have coordinated with the visiting observers to ensure safety protocols are followed, especially in areas under Signal No. 3 and 4.
Typhoon Uwan is expected to make landfall over Aurora late Sunday evening or early Monday morning, with widespread rainfall and storm surges forecast across Northern and Central Luzon.
PAGASA has welcomed the collaboration, noting that international data sharing helps improve forecasting models and disaster preparedness.
Residents are reminded to prioritize safety and avoid venturing out during the storm, even as scientific teams conduct fieldwork.
The presence of foreign storm chasers underscores the global significance of Typhoon Uwan’s intensity and its potential contribution to climate and disaster studies.