Typhoon Uwan Nears the Philippines
Typhoon Uwan, previously named Fung-wong, is intensifying as it moves closer to the Philippines. Meteorologists warn of destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and potential life-threatening conditions across the region.
Storm Development and Location
As of Friday, the tropical system was positioned about 1,470 kilometres east of Eastern Visayas, outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). It is currently classified as a severe tropical storm, with maximum sustained winds of 95 kilometres per hour and gusts reaching 115 kilometres per hour. The storm is advancing northwest at around 10 kilometres per hour.
Projected Path and Naming
Upon entering the PAR, expected by midnight or early Saturday, the storm will be renamed Uwan, meaning "rain" in Cebuano. Weather experts have projected a potential landfall over Northern or Central Luzon around 10 November 2025, possibly near the storm’s peak intensity.
Warnings and Preparedness
Disaster officials have urged communities in Uwan’s projected path to implement early safety measures. The system’s rapid intensification has heightened concern among authorities and residents alike.
“Typhoon Uwan could become one of the most destructive storms of the year,” forecasters warned.
Anticipatory warnings are expected to be issued for parts of eastern Luzon and the Visayas by Saturday morning.
Author’s Summary
The rapidly strengthening Typhoon Uwan is heading toward the Philippines, posing a major threat to Luzon with possible destructive winds and torrential rain.