Uwan now a super typhoon; life-threatening conditions forecast for Bicol

Super Typhoon Uwan Intensifies, Life-Threatening Conditions Expected in Bicol

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that Uwan has strengthened into a super typhoon as of Sunday morning. The agency issued Signal No. 5 warnings for the Polillo Islands, parts of Camarines Norte, and Catanduanes due to the severe weather threat.

Storm Details

Warnings and Forecast

Pagasa has raised the Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 5, indicating extreme life-threatening conditions from typhoon-force winds exceeding 185 kph expected within the next twelve hours.

Uwan is packing maximum sustained winds of 185 kilometers per hour (kph), with gusts of up to 230 kph, the state weather bureau said.

Critical Timeframe

According to Pagasa, the period from Sunday to Monday morning is the most crucial for areas under threat from Super Typhoon Uwan.

“Sunday to Monday morning most crucial time,” says Pagasa.

The agency advises residents in affected areas to stay vigilant and prepare for severe weather conditions as the typhoon moves through the region.

Author’s summary: Super Typhoon Uwan has rapidly intensified, prompting the highest warning level due to dangerous winds and life-threatening conditions in the Bicol region.

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Inquirer.net Inquirer.net — 2025-11-09

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