Super Typhoon Uwan Intensifies, Life-Threatening Conditions Expected for Bicol
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) announced that Uwan intensified into a super typhoon on Sunday morning.
Current Status of Super Typhoon Uwan
- Maximum sustained winds: 185 kilometers per hour (kph)
- Wind gusts reaching up to 230 kph
- Location: 125 kilometers east-northeast of Virac, Catanduanes
- Movement: West-northwestward at 25 kph
Warnings Issued
Pagasa raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 5 in the following areas:
- Polillo Islands
- Several parts of Camarines Norte
- Catanduanes
"Signal No. 5 warns of extreme life-threatening conditions due to typhoon-force winds or wind speeds of 185 kph or higher expected within the next twelve hours."
Critical Timeframe
The period from Sunday to Monday morning is considered the most crucial for affected communities, according to Pagasa.
Residents in the warned areas are advised to prepare for severe weather and follow official updates closely.
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