Not Done Yet: ‘Uwan’ Could Re-enter PAR by Wednesday Despite Moving Away
UWAN – Typhoon Uwan may have exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), but weather authorities warn that it could make a comeback by Wednesday as it moves near Taiwan.
Typhoon Uwan has moved outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) but continues to affect parts of northern Luzon as tropical cyclone wind signals remain in place, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
As of 4 a.m. Tuesday, the eye of Typhoon Uwan was located 365 kilometers west of Calayan, Cagayan, moving northward at 15 kilometers per hour (kph). The typhoon packs maximum sustained winds of 120 kph and gustiness reaching 150 kph, bringing strong winds and rough seas over large portions of Luzon.
“Uwan is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility and will follow a recurving path turning northward then northeastward for most of the forecast period,” PAGASA said. However, the agency added that the typhoon may re-enter PAR by Wednesday evening as it approaches and makes landfall along the southwestern coast of Taiwan, where it is expected to weaken further.
Current Wind Signals
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2, which indicates gale-force winds, remains raised over the following areas:
Batanes, Cagayan, including Babuyan Islands, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, the western portions of Mountain Province (Besao, Tadian, Sagada, Bauko, Sadanga, Bontoc, Sabangan, Barlig), the northwestern portions of Benguet (Mankayan, Kapangan, Kibungan, Bakun), Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, and the northern parts of La Union (Luna, Santol, San Fernando City, San Juan, Bagulin, Bangar, San Gabriel, Bacnotan, Sudipen, Balaoan).
Meanwhile, TCWS No. 1 covers Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Pangasinan, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Zambales, Bataan, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, northern Quezon, including Polillo Islands, and Lubang Islands, among others. Residents in these areas are advised to remain alert for possible gusty winds and intermittent rain showers.
Gale Warning and Sea Conditions
PAGASA also issued a gale warning for the seaboards of Northern Luzon and the western coasts of Central and Southern Luzon. Sea travel is considered risky for all types of vessels, including fishing boats and small motorbancas, due to rough to very rough sea conditions.
Waves could reach up to 3.5 meters along the seaboards of Aurora, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan, including the Calamian Islands, while up to 3 meters are expected over the seaboards of Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, Metro Manila, Pampanga, and Bulacan.
Moderate to rough seas, reaching 2.5 meters, may also occur along the coasts of Catanduanes, Camarines provinces, Northern Samar, Albay, and Sorsogon. Mariners and coastal communities are urged to take precautionary measures and avoid venturing into open waters until conditions improve.
Despite being outside PAR, Uwan continues to enhance the northeast monsoon (amihan), which may bring cloudy skies, light rains, and cooler temperatures across parts of Luzon in the coming days.
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