Typhoon Uwan Nears The Philippines: Could This Be The Strongest Storm Of The Year?

Typhoon Uwan Nears the Philippines

Typhoon Uwan is rapidly gaining strength as it moves toward the Philippines, raising alarms about destructive winds, heavy rain, and potentially life-threatening conditions.

Storm Development and Path

Currently named Fung-wong, the storm has intensified into a severe tropical storm. It was located 1,470 kilometres east of Eastern Visayas, outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) boundary as of Friday. The storm is moving northwest at 10 kilometres per hour, with sustained winds of 95 kilometres per hour and gusts up to 115 kilometres per hour.

Projected Impact and Timing

The system is expected to enter the PAR by midnight or early Saturday and will then be renamed Uwan, the Cebuano term for "rain." Forecasts predict the typhoon could make landfall at or near its peak strength over Northern or Central Luzon on 10 November 2025.

Warnings and Precautions

Disaster officials have urged residents in the storm’s projected path to prepare promptly.
Early warnings will likely be issued by Saturday morning for parts of eastern Luzon and the Visayas.
Meteorologists highlight the storm's rapid intensification, signaling potentially life-threatening conditions over broad areas of Luzon.

"Forecasters warn that Typhoon Uwan could become one of the most destructive storms of the year."

"The storm will be renamed Uwan once inside the PAR, the Cebuano word for 'rain'."

Author's summary: Typhoon Uwan is quickly intensifying near the Philippines, threatening severe weather and urging urgent preparedness ahead of its expected landfall on 10 November 2025.

International Business Times UK — 2025-11-07