Typhoon Uwan intensifies, expected to make landfall in Aurora-Isabela on Sunday or Monday

Typhoon Uwan Rapidly Intensifies

[translate:Typhoon Uwan] is quickly strengthening as it approaches the Philippine Sea east of the Bicol Region, according to [translate:Pagasa’s] 5 p.m. advisory on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Current Position and Strength

The center of [translate:Uwan] was located about 575 kilometers east of Catarman, Northern Samar, and 620 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes. It has maximum sustained winds reaching 150 kilometers per hour near the center, with gusts up to 185 kilometers per hour. The typhoon is moving west-northwestward at 30 kilometers per hour.

Warnings and Expected Impact

[translate:Pagasa] warns of a significant risk of life-threatening storm surges higher than three meters within the next 48 hours. The surge threat affects low-lying coastal regions of Northern Luzon, Central Luzon, Bicol, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and parts of Mindanao including Dinagat and Siargao Islands.

Projected Path

[translate:Uwan] is forecasted to make landfall on the southern part of Isabela or the northern part of Aurora on the evening of Sunday, November 9, or early Monday, November 10. It will cross the mountainous areas of Northern Luzon and pass over the Lingayen Gulf or the coastal waters of Pangasinan or La Union by Monday.

Possible Intensification

[translate:Pagasa] added that [translate:Uwan] could strengthen into a super typhoon by Saturday night or Sunday due to highly favorable atmospheric conditions.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) have been raised in the affected areas.

[translate:"Typhoon Uwan continues to rapidly intensify as it moves closer to the Philippine Sea east of the Bicol Region, according to Pagasa’s 5 p.m. advisory on Saturday, November 8, 2025."]

Summary: Typhoon Uwan is intensifying rapidly and headed to make landfall in northern Aurora or southern Isabela, with dangerous storm surges and possible escalation to super typhoon status.

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SunStar — 2025-11-08