Typhoon Uwan Nears the Philippines
Typhoon Uwan is rapidly intensifying as it approaches the Philippines, raising alarms about destructive winds, heavy rains, and potentially life-threatening conditions.
Current Status and Path
The storm, currently named Fung-wong, has strengthened into a severe tropical storm. As of Friday, it was located 1,470 kilometres east of Eastern Visayas, just outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
- Maximum sustained winds: 95 km/h
- Gusts up to: 115 km/h
- Movement: northwest at 10 km/h
Forecast and Naming
Typhoon Uwan is expected to enter the PAR around midnight or early Saturday and will be renamed Uwan, which means "rain" in Cebuano.
Forecasters predict it could make landfall in Northern or Central Luzon near its peak strength by 10 November 2025.
Warnings and Precautions
Disaster officials have issued early alerts, urging residents in the anticipated path to prepare adequately.
"The rapid intensification could bring life-threatening conditions across large sections of Luzon."
Warnings are anticipated to be raised on Saturday morning for eastern Luzon and parts of the Visayas.
Summary: Typhoon Uwan is quickly gaining strength and threatens to bring severe weather to the Philippines, with officials emphasizing urgent preparedness in affected regions.
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