Typhoon Uwan Nears the Philippines: Potentially Strongest Storm of 2025
Typhoon Uwan is quickly gaining strength as it approaches the Philippines, raising alarms about destructive winds, heavy rain, and dangerous conditions.
Current Status and Movement
The storm, known as Fung-wong, has intensified 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 PAR boundaries.
- Maximum sustained winds: 95 kilometres per hour
- Wind gusts: Up to 115 kilometres per hour
- Movement: Northwest at 10 kilometres per hour
Renaming and Expected Landfall
Once it enters the PAR, expected by midnight or early Saturday, the storm will be renamed Uwan, meaning "rain" in Cebuano. Forecasters anticipate it could make landfall over Northern or Central Luzon on 10 November 2025, possibly at its peak intensity.
Warnings and Preparations
Disaster officials have urged those in the storm's projected path to prepare in advance due to its expected strength. Meteorologists warn the rapid intensification could cause life-threatening conditions over large parts of Luzon.
"Early warnings are expected to be raised as soon as Saturday morning for parts of eastern Luzon and the Visayas."
Residents are advised to stay alert and heed official updates as the situation develops.
Author’s summary: Typhoon Uwan is intensifying rapidly, threatening to bring severe weather to the Philippines, with potential landfall in Luzon prompting urgent disaster preparations.
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