Uwan Now a Super Typhoon
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) announced that Uwan intensified into a super typhoon on Sunday morning. Signal No. 5 was raised in Polillo Islands, parts of Camarines Norte, and Catanduanes.
Current Typhoon Details
Uwan is packing maximum sustained winds of 185 kilometers per hour (kph), with gusts reaching up to 230 kph, according to the state weather bureau. The super typhoon was last located 125 kilometers east-northeast of Virac, Catanduanes, moving west-northwest at 25 kph.
Warnings and Signals
Pagasa hoisted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 5 in the areas mentioned, warning of extreme life-threatening conditions due to typhoon-force winds expected to reach or exceed 185 kph within the next twelve hours.
“Uwan watch: Sunday to Monday morning most crucial time,” says Pagasa.
Authorities emphasize the seriousness of the situation as residents prepare for severe weather conditions brought by the super typhoon.
Summary
Super Typhoon Uwan poses extreme danger with winds exceeding 185 kph, prompting highest-level warnings for affected regions in the Philippines.
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