Typhoon Uwan Nears the Philippines: Potentially the Strongest Storm of 2025
Typhoon Uwan is rapidly intensifying as it approaches the Philippines, raising alarms over destructive winds, heavy rains, and dangerous conditions. The storm, currently known as Fung-wong, has escalated to a severe tropical storm and is nearing the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
Current Status and Movement
- As of Friday, located 1,470 kilometres east of Eastern Visayas, outside the PAR boundary.
- Maximum sustained winds: 95 kilometres per hour, gusts up to 115 kilometres per hour.
- Tracking northwest at 10 kilometres per hour.
- Expected to enter the PAR by midnight or early Saturday.
Renaming and Expected Landfall
Upon entering the PAR, the storm will be renamed Uwan, meaning "rain" in Cebuano. Forecasters predict it may make landfall near or at its peak strength over Northern or Central Luzon on 10 November 2025.
Warnings and Preparations
"Meteorologists have noted that the weather system's rapid intensification could bring life-threatening conditions across large sections of Luzon."
Disaster officials have urged residents in the expected path to prepare early, as warnings will likely be issued by Saturday morning for eastern Luzon and the Visayas.
Summary
Typhoon Uwan's swift strengthening poses a serious threat to the Philippines, prompting urgent calls for preparedness to mitigate potential widespread impacts.
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