Potential Super Typhoon to Enter PAR This Weekend, Named Uwan
The tropical depression currently outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) is moving west-northwest while maintaining its strength, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday.
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, and is moving at 15 km per hour west-northwest.
PAGASA reported that the disturbance may enter PAR by late Friday or early Saturday. Upon entering, it will be named Uwan, marking the 21st cyclone for the country this year.
The weather system is expected to intensify rapidly, potentially reaching super typhoon status before making landfall over Northern or Central Luzon by early next week.
Warnings and Expected Impact
As early as Friday evening or Saturday morning, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals may be raised over the eastern parts of Luzon and Samar provinces due to anticipated strong winds and heavy rainfall.
PAGASA warned, “The highest possible alert under the current forecast scenario could reach Signal No.”
The situation calls for close monitoring as the storm approaches and strengthens.
Author's summary: A tropical depression named Uwan is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility this weekend, likely intensifying into a super typhoon before impacting Luzon with strong winds and heavy rain.