Typhoon Uwan Nears The Philippines: Potential Strongest Storm of 2025
A powerful typhoon is rapidly intensifying as it moves toward the Philippines, raising alarms about destructive winds, heavy rain, and dangerous conditions.
Storm Development and Current Status
The storm currently named Fung-wong has strengthened into a severe tropical storm. On Friday, it was located 1,470 kilometres east of Eastern Visayas, just outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
It carries maximum sustained winds of 95 km/h with gusts up to 115 km/h and is moving northwest at 10 km/h.
Forecast and Expected Impact
The storm is expected to enter the PAR by midnight or early Saturday, at which point it will be renamed Uwan, meaning "rain" in Cebuano.
Forecasters predict that Uwan could make landfall near its peak strength over Northern or Central Luzon on 10 November 2025.
Forecasters said, "Typhoon Uwan could become one of the most destructive storms of the year."
Warnings and Preparations
Disaster officials have urged residents in the storm's projected path to prepare for severe weather.
Meteorologists highlighted the storm’s rapid intensification, warning it might bring life-threatening conditions over large parts of Luzon.
Early warnings for eastern Luzon and the Visayas are expected to be issued by Saturday morning.
Meteorologists noted, "The rapid intensification could bring life-threatening conditions across large sections of Luzon."
Author’s Summary
Typhoon Uwan’s rapid strengthening and probable landfall as a strong storm demand urgent safety measures for millions in the Philippines.