The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 5 in four areas after Typhoon Uwan intensified into a super typhoon.
According to PAGASA’s 8 a.m. bulletin, the areas under Signal No. 5 are Polillo Islands, the northern part of Camarines Norte including Daet, Talisay, Paracale, Vinzons, Jose Panganiban, Mercedes, and Basud, the eastern part of Camarines Sur including Siruma, Caramoan, Garchitorena, Tinambac, and Lagonoy, as well as Catanduanes.
Signal No. 4 has been raised in the eastern part of Quezon including Tagkawayan, Calauag, Guinayangan, Perez, and Alabat, the remaining parts of Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur, and the eastern section of Albay including Rapu-Rapu, Bacacay, Tabaco City, Malilipot, Malinao, Tiwi, and Polangui.
Signal No. 3 covers a large portion of Luzon including Metro Manila, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera, Ilocos Region, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Bicol Region, and parts of Eastern Visayas.
Signal No. 2 has been raised in the remaining parts of Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Occidental and Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Masbate, Samar, Biliran, and northern Leyte.
Signal No. 1 is in effect over Batanes, Calamian and Cuyo Islands, parts of Visayas including Guimaras, Iloilo, Negros, Cebu, and islands in the Caraga Region.
PAGASA reported that Uwan was last spotted 125 kilometers east-northeast of Virac, Catanduanes at 7:00 a.m., packing maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h near the center and gusts of up to 230 km/h, while moving west-northwest at 25 km/h.
The agency warned that Uwan may bring destructive winds and heavy rains even in areas far from the landfall zone.
Storm surges exceeding three meters are expected along low-lying coastal areas of Cagayan, Isabela, Ilocos Region, Aurora, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Cavite, Batangas, Quezon, Bicol Region, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands, Siargao, and Bucas Grande Islands.
PAGASA cautioned that these conditions pose serious risks to lives and property in coastal communities.
The eye of the storm is forecast to pass near Catanduanes this morning and make landfall in Aurora by Sunday night or early Monday morning.
The super typhoon may weaken as it crosses the mountains of Northern Luzon but will remain within the typhoon category.
By Tuesday, Uwan is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), re-enter the northwestern PAR by Thursday, cross Taiwan, and exit completely by Friday morning.
Classes in affected areas have been suspended on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Several agencies have also implemented flight cancellations and precautionary measures in airports and seaports.
The public is advised to continue monitoring official bulletins, avoid coastal areas, and remain alert for possible flooding and landslides due to heavy rains and storm surges.