Typhoon Uwan Rapidly Approaches the Philippines
Typhoon Uwan, previously named Fung-wong, is quickly gaining strength as it nears the Philippines, with authorities issuing warnings about destructive winds, heavy rains, and potentially life-threatening conditions.
Storm Details
- Currently classified as a severe tropical storm
- Located 1,470 kilometres east of Eastern Visayas, outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as of Friday
- Maximum sustained winds of 95 km/h, gusts up to 115 km/h
- Moving northwest at 10 km/h
Projected Path and Impact
Typhoon Uwan is expected to enter the PAR by midnight or early Saturday, at which time it will be renamed Uwan, meaning "rain" in Cebuano. Forecasts suggest it could make landfall near its peak strength over Northern or Central Luzon on 10 November 2025.
"The rapid intensification of this system could bring life-threatening conditions across large sections of Luzon."
Disaster officials have urged residents in the storm's predicted path to prepare early due to the potential severity. Warning signals will likely be issued starting Saturday morning for parts of eastern Luzon and the Visayas.
Emergency Preparedness
- Authorities are monitoring the storm closely due to its fast strengthening
- Citizens are advised to take precautionary measures promptly
Author's Summary: Typhoon Uwan's rapid intensification near the Philippines has raised urgent preparedness alerts as it threatens to become one of the most powerful storms of 2025.