Typhoon Uwan Intensifies, Approaching Aurora-Isabela

The storm's center was located approximately 575 kilometers east of Catarman, Northern Samar, or 620 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes.

It packs maximum sustained winds of 150 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 185 km/hour, moving west-northwest at 30 km/hour.

Warnings and Expected Impact

Pagasa warned of a high risk of life-threatening storm surges with peak heights exceeding three meters within 48 hours over low-lying or exposed coastal areas, including Northern Luzon, Central Luzon, Bicol, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and parts of Mindanao such as Dinagat and Siargao Islands.

Uwan is expected to make landfall over southern portion of Isabela or the northern portion of Aurora on Sunday evening, November 9, or early Monday, November 10. The typhoon will then cross the mountainous terrain of Northern Luzon and emerge over Lingayen Gulf or nearby coastal waters of Pangasinan or La Union by Monday.

Possible Intensification

Pagasa added that the typhoon may intensify into a super typhoon by Saturday night or Sunday due to highly favorable atmospheric conditions.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) are hoisted over the following areas.

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.

Author's summary: Typhoon Uwan intensifies rapidly and is forecasted to make landfall between Aurora and Isabela, bringing strong winds, heavy rains, and dangerous storm surges across several coastal regions.

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SunStar — 2025-11-08