Potential Super Typhoon Uwan to Enter Philippine Area of Responsibility
The tropical depression currently located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) continues to move west-northwest while maintaining its strength, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Weather System Details
- The center of the tropical depression is estimated to be 1,770 km east of northeastern Mindanao.
- It has maximum sustained winds of 55 km per hour near the center, with gusts reaching up to 70 km per hour.
- The system is moving west-northwest at 15 km per hour.
Forecast and Impact
PAGASA stated that the weather disturbance may enter PAR by late Friday or early Saturday and will be named Uwan, the 21st cyclone of the year in the Philippines.
The tropical depression is expected to intensify rapidly, potentially reaching super typhoon status before making landfall over Northern or Central Luzon by early next week.
"As early as Friday evening or Saturday morning, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals may be raised over the eastern portions of Luzon and Samar Provinces in anticipation of strong winds and heavy rainfall."
PAGASA warned the highest possible alert under the current forecast could reach Signal No., indicating significant danger to affected areas.
Author's Summary
Typhoon Uwan, currently a tropical depression, is expected to enter the Philippine area soon, intensify rapidly, and pose a serious threat to Luzon and Samar provinces early next week.