Uwan exits PAR but may re-enter on Nov. 12

Typhoon Uwan has left the Philippine Area of Responsibility, but it's likely to re-enter again on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

According to PAGASA's 8 a.m. update on Tuesday, Nov. 11, Uwan is forecast to follow a recurving path, turning northward then northeastward. It's located at 365 km West of Calayan, Cagayan, moving northward at 15 km/h with maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 150 km/h.

Wind Signal No. 2 is still raised in Batanes, Cagayan, including Babuyan Islands; Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, the western portion of Mountain Province, the northwestern portion of Benguet, and the northern portion of La Union. Minor to moderate impacts from gale-force winds are possible in these areas. 

Minimal to minor impacts are expected in areas under Wind Signal No. 1, which include Metro Manila and other Luzon provinces.

Although outside PAR, Uwan is still expected to bring occasional gusty conditions reaching strong to gale-force strength over most of Luzon, Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, and Northern Samar.

PAGASA warns against focusing on Uwan's center track as it may still shift within forecast limits. Heavy rainfall, severe winds, and storm surge may still be experienced far from the landfall point or center track, and even in areas outside the forecast confidence cone. They also encourage the public to refer to the latest hazard warnings.

Uwan may re-enter PAR on Wednesday evening as it makes landfall and weakens over the southwestern coast of Taiwan. It's forecast to further weaken and completely exit PAR on Friday, Nov. 14.