Typhoon Uwan Nears the Philippines
Typhoon Uwan is rapidly intensifying as it approaches the Philippines, raising alerts for destructive winds, heavy rain, and potentially life-threatening conditions. Forecasters indicate this storm could be one of the most severe of the year.
Storm Details and Movement
Currently named Fung-wong, the system has strengthened into a severe tropical storm and is moving closer to the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). As of Friday, it was located 1,470 kilometres east of Eastern Visayas, outside the PAR boundary.
- Maximum sustained winds: 95 km/h
- Wind gusts: up to 115 km/h
- Traveling northwest at 10 km/h
Renaming and Landfall Expectations
The storm is expected to enter the PAR by midnight or early Saturday, at which point it will be renamed Uwan, which means "rain" in Cebuano. Predictions indicate it could make landfall at or near peak intensity over Northern or Central Luzon on 10 November 2025.
Warnings and Precautions
Disaster officials have expressed concern due to the anticipated strength of the typhoon, urging residents along its projected path to prepare early. Meteorologists have highlighted the storm’s rapid intensification as a factor that could lead to dangerous conditions across extensive parts of Luzon.
Early warnings are expected to be raised as soon as Saturday morning for parts of eastern Luzon and the Visayas.
Author's summary: Typhoon Uwan is quickly strengthening near the Philippines and poses a serious threat with strong winds and heavy rains expected to impact Northern and Central Luzon by November 10, 2025.