Typhoon Uwan Nears the Philippines
Typhoon Uwan is rapidly strengthening as it approaches the Philippines, raising alarms over destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and potentially life-threatening conditions.
Current Status and Location
The storm, currently named Fung-wong, has intensified into a severe tropical storm and is moving closer to the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). On 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
- Movement: Northwestward at 10 km/h
Renaming and Forecast
Once the storm enters the PAR by midnight or early Saturday, it will be renamed Uwan, which means "rain" in Cebuano. Forecasters expect it could make landfall near its peak intensity over Northern or Central Luzon on 10 November 2025.
Warnings and Preparations
"The expected strength of the system has prompted early concerns from disaster officials, who have advised citizens in its projected path to make the necessary preparations."
Meteorologists emphasize that the storm's rapid intensification could cause life-threatening conditions across large parts of Luzon. Early warnings are anticipated by Saturday morning for areas of eastern Luzon and the Visayas.
Summary: Typhoon Uwan is intensifying quickly and threatens to impact the Philippines with severe weather and possible hazardous conditions by early November. Residents should prepare promptly.