Typhoon Uwan enters PAR, brings strong winds and heavy rains to Luzon

Typhoon Uwan, with maximum sustained winds of 130 kph and gusts of up to 160 kph, entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday night.

It is moving west-northwest at 25 kph, with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 hoisted over Catanduanes, eastern and central portions of Northern Samar, northeastern portion of Samar, and northern portion of Eastern Samar.

Residents in Signal No. 2 areas can expect strong winds between 62 kph and 88 kph, potentially causing minor to moderate impacts within at least 24 hours.

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.