Typhoon Uwan intensifies, Signal No. 4 raised over Catanduanes

Typhoon Uwan has intensified with maximum sustained winds of 155 km/h and gusts of up to 190 km/h, prompting PAGASA to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 4 over Catanduanes.

The typhoon is moving west northwest at 35 km/h and is forecast to make landfall in Northern and Central Luzon, possibly over Aurora or Isabela provinces, on Sunday evening or early Monday morning.

There is a possibility of Uwan rapidly intensifying into a super typhoon, with Signal No. 5 indicating possible catastrophic impacts.

Signal No. 3 has been raised over several areas in Luzon, including Aurora, northern and eastern Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, and parts of Sorsogon and Northern Samar.

Areas in the Bicol Region, particularly Catanduanes, Albay, and the Camarines provinces, as well as Samar Island, may be affected by Uwan's strong winds and torrential rains before it makes landfall.

The center of Uwan's eye was spotted 380 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes, as of 10 p.m. Saturday.

There is an increasing possibility of a slight southward shift in Uwan's projected path, which may result in a direct hit or landfall scenario over Catanduanes, or its eyewall may affect the province.