Signal No. 1 has been hoisted in 21 areas, including northern Negros Occidental as Severe Tropical Storm “Uwan” begins to make its way towards the Philippines.
According to Pagasa’s tropical cyclone bulletin yesterday, the following areas under Signal No. 1 will have winds of 39 to 61 kilometers per hour in at least 36 hours in Negros Occidental cities of Escalante, Sagay and Cadiz, as well as the municipalities of Calatrava, Manapla and Toboso.
Signal No. 1 was also raised in the southeastern portion of Quezon, the eastern portion of Romblon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, the northern and central portions of Cebu including Bantayan and Camotes Islands, the northeastern portion of Bohol, the northeastern portion of Capiz, the northeastern portion of Iloilo, Dinagat Islands, and Surigao del Norte.
“Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are possible within any of the areas under Wind Signal No. 1. The highest wind signal that will likely be hoisted throughout its passage is Wind Signal No. 5,” shared Pagasa.
Severe winds, heavy rainfall and storm surges may occur outside the confidence cone.
Tropical Storm “Uwan” was last located at 1,175 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas with maximum sustained winds of 110 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 135 kph.
It is currently outside the Philippine area of responsibility, but will enter by early Saturday morning, November 8.
“Uwan” is also predicted to make landfall over the southern portion of Isabela or the northern portion of Aurora on late Sunday evening, November 9, or Monday early morning, November 10.
It may reach typhoon category in the next 24 hours and super typhoon category by Saturday evening or Sunday morning.
Meanwhile, Pagasa warned of possible life-threatening storm surge and coastal-related flooding, especially in Northern Luzon and the east coast of Central and Southern Luzon, due to the tropical storm.
Gale warnings may be raised over Luzon, Visayas and Caraga Region on Saturday morning. (GMA Integrated News)