Typhoon Uwan Nears the Philippines
Typhoon Uwan is rapidly intensifying as it moves closer to the Philippines, raising alarms about destructive winds, heavy rain, and potentially life-threatening conditions. Originally named Fung-wong, the storm has strengthened into a severe tropical storm and is approaching the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
Current Location and Movement
- As of Friday, the storm was 1,470 kilometres east of Eastern Visayas, outside the PAR boundary.
- It has maximum sustained winds of 95 km/h with gusts up to 115 km/h.
- The storm is moving northwest at 10 km/h.
- It is expected to enter the PAR by midnight or early Saturday, at which point it will be renamed Uwan, meaning "rain" in Cebuano.
Forecast and Impacts
Forecasters predict that Typhoon Uwan could make landfall in Northern or Central Luzon on 10 November 2025, possibly at its peak strength. This rapid intensification has caused concern among disaster officials, who urge residents in potentially affected areas to prepare.
"Meteorologists have noted that the weather system's rapid intensification could bring life-threatening conditions across large sections of Luzon."
Early warnings are expected to be issued by Saturday morning for parts of eastern Luzon and the Visayas.
Summary
Typhoon Uwan is accelerating toward the Philippines with strong winds and heavy rain, prompting urgent warnings for residents to prepare for severe and possibly deadly weather conditions.
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