Typhoon Uwan Nears the Philippines
Typhoon Uwan is rapidly gaining power as it heads toward the Philippines, raising alarms about destructive winds, torrential rain, and potentially life-threatening conditions. Meteorologists warn that it could become one of the most damaging storms of the year.
Storm Development and Location
The system, originally named Fung-wong, has intensified into a severe tropical storm while nearing the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). As of Friday, it was about 1,470 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas, just outside the PAR boundary.
Current data indicate maximum sustained winds of 95 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching 115 kilometers per hour. The storm is moving northwest at approximately 10 kilometers per hour.
Projected Path and Naming
Upon entering the PAR, expected by midnight or early Saturday, the storm will be renamed Uwan, which means "rain" in Cebuano. Forecasts suggest landfall could occur at or near peak intensity over Northern or Central Luzon on 10 November 2025.
“Forecasters have warned that it could make landfall at or near its peak intensity over Northern or Central Luzon on 10 November 2025.”
Preparedness and Warnings
Disaster officials urge residents in the projected path to begin preparations immediately. Meteorologists caution that the storm’s rapid intensification could bring severe and hazardous conditions to wide areas of Luzon.
Early warnings are expected to be issued on Saturday morning for portions of eastern Luzon and the Visayas.
Author Summary
Typhoon Uwan, intensifying as it nears the Philippines, could unleash dangerous winds and heavy rain, prompting emergency measures ahead of its projected landfall on November 10, 2025.