The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that Super Typhoon Uwan continues to bring life-threatening conditions over Camarines Norte as it moves west-northwestward, threatening Aurora and Polillo Islands.
As of 4:00 p.m., the eye of Super Typhoon Uwan was located 110 kilometers north of Daet, Camarines Norte or 150 kilometers east-northeast of Infanta, Quezon, with maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h near the center, gusts of up to 230 km/h, and central pressure of 935 hPa.
The typhoon is moving west-northwest at 30 km/h, with strong to typhoon-force winds extending outward up to 900 kilometers from the center.
PAGASA has raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 5 in parts of Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Nueva Ecija, Aurora, Polillo Islands, and northern Camarines Norte including Calaguas Islands, warning of extreme threats to life and property.
Signal No. 4 is in effect over southern Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Zambales, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and northern Catanduanes.
Signal No. 3 covers Metro Manila, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Marinduque, Albay, Sorsogon, Ticao and Burias Islands, Northern Samar, and large portions of Cagayan Valley, Ilocos, Cordillera, and Central Luzon.
Signal No. 2 is raised over Babuyan Islands, Cagayan, Apayao, Mindoro provinces, Romblon, Masbate, Northern Samar, Samar, and parts of Eastern Samar.
Signal No. 1 is in effect over Batanes, northern Palawan including Calamian, Cuyo, and Cagayancillo Islands, the rest of Samar, Eastern Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Cebu, Bohol, Negros, Panay provinces, Dinagat Islands, and Surigao del Norte.
PAGASA warned of heavy rainfall, destructive winds, and storm surges that may affect areas far from the landfall point, urging residents in high-risk zones to evacuate and follow local government advisories.
The typhoon is expected to pass close to Polillo Islands before making landfall over central Aurora tonight or early Monday, possibly at peak intensity.
After landfall, Uwan will cross the mountainous terrain of Northern Luzon, weaken significantly, but remain a typhoon as it emerges over Lingayen Gulf or the coastal waters of Pangasinan or La Union.
By Tuesday, Uwan is forecast to turn northwestward to northward while maintaining typhoon strength, then move toward the Taiwan Strait by Wednesday, make landfall in western Taiwan on Thursday, and weaken rapidly before dissipating near the Ryukyu Islands.
Authorities advised the public and disaster risk reduction offices to take all necessary precautions, follow evacuation orders, and monitor official advisories for updates.