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Uwan strengthens into typhoon, enters PAR
Tropical Storm Uwan has intensified into a typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 120 kph and gusts of up to 150 kph, entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday night.
It is moving west-northwest at 20 kph, with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 hoisted over several areas in Luzon and Visayas.
Uwan is forecast to make landfall over southern Isabela or northern Aurora by late Sunday or early Monday, potentially at super typhoon strength.
The typhoon is expected to bring torrential rains to most of Luzon and parts of the Visayas from Saturday evening to Monday evening, with widespread flooding and landslides anticipated.
Higher wind warnings will be issued as Uwan draws closer, with Signal No. 5 being the highest possible warning.
The mountainous terrain of Luzon will significantly weaken Uwan, but it will remain a typhoon during its passage.
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