Typhoon Uwan Nears The Philippines
Typhoon Uwan is rapidly intensifying as it moves closer to the Philippines, raising alarms about destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and potentially life-threatening impacts. Formerly named Fung-wong, this powerful storm has strengthened into a severe tropical storm and is approaching the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
Current Position and Movement
- As of Friday, the storm was located 1,470 kilometres east of Eastern Visayas, outside the PAR boundary.
- It carries sustained winds of 95 kilometres per hour, with gusts up to 115 kilometres per hour.
- The storm is moving northwest at 10 kilometres per hour.
Name and Expected Path
Once the system enters the PAR, expected by midnight or early Saturday, it will be renamed Uwan, which means rain in Cebuano.
Forecasters predict the storm could make landfall near its peak strength over Northern or Central Luzon on 10 November 2025.
Warnings and Precautions
Disaster officials have issued early alerts and advised residents in the predicted path to prepare accordingly. Meteorologists warn that the rapid intensification of Typhoon Uwan may cause life-threatening conditions across large areas of Luzon.
Early warnings will likely be raised by Saturday morning for parts of eastern Luzon and the Visayas.
Author’s Summary: Typhoon Uwan is approaching the Philippines with rapid intensification, prompting urgent warnings for potential severe impacts and urging residents to prepare immediately.