Typhoon Uwan Nears The Philippines: Could This Be The Strongest Storm Of The Year?

Typhoon Uwan Nears The Philippines

Typhoon Uwan is rapidly intensifying as it approaches the Philippines, raising alarms about destructive winds, heavy rain, and life-threatening hazards. The storm, formerly named Fung-wong, has strengthened into a severe tropical storm and is moving closer to the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

Storm Location and Movement

On Friday, the storm was positioned 1,470 kilometres east of Eastern Visayas, outside the PAR boundary. It currently has maximum sustained winds reaching 95 kilometres per hour and gusts up to 115 kilometres per hour, moving northwest at 10 kilometres per hour.

Renaming and Expected Landfall

Once Typhoon Fung-wong enters the PAR, expected by midnight or early Saturday, it will be renamed Uwan, which means "rain" in Cebuano. Forecasters predict it could make landfall at or near its peak strength over Northern or Central Luzon by 10 November 2025.

Warnings and Preparations

Disaster officials have voiced early concerns due to the storm’s intensity and rapid strengthening. Citizens along its predicted path are urged to prepare immediately.

Meteorologists have warned, “The weather system's rapid intensification could bring life-threatening conditions across large sections of Luzon.”

Early warning signals are expected to be issued Saturday morning for eastern Luzon and the Visayas regions.

Summary

Typhoon Uwan's swift growth and impending approach demand urgent preparedness to mitigate significant impacts across the Philippine islands.

International Business Times UK — 2025-11-07