A tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility has strengthened into Tropical Storm Fung-wong. It was located 1,715 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao early Thursday. The storm is expected to enter the PAR as a typhoon in the coming days.
On 2 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2025, a tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility strengthened into a tropical storm and was named Fung-wong, meaning 'phoenix' as contributed by Hong Kong. According to PAGASA, it was last spotted 1,715 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao at 4 a.m., moving northwest at 20 km/h, with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h and gustiness up to 80 km/h.
PAGASA expects Fung-wong to rapidly intensify: into a severe tropical storm within 24 hours, a typhoon on Friday, November 7, and a super typhoon on Saturday, November 8. It is forecast to enter the PAR as a typhoon late Friday evening or early Saturday morning, when it will be given the local name Uwan. There is an increasing chance of landfall in Northern Luzon or Central Luzon on Monday, November 10, near its peak intensity.
The weather bureau may hoist tropical cyclone wind signals in the eastern part of Luzon and portions of Samar Island as early as Friday evening or Saturday morning. If it becomes a super typhoon, Signal No. 5 could be raised. Weather conditions may deteriorate starting Sunday, November 9, with potentially life-threatening stormy conditions over Northern Luzon and portions of Central Luzon on November 10 and 11. PAGASA may issue storm surge warnings as early as Saturday, with high risk of coastal flooding in Northern Luzon and the eastern coast of Central Luzon.
Meanwhile, Typhoon Tino has exited the PAR, leaving Signal No. 1 over the Kalayaan Islands. In light of the approaching Uwan, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society reminded pet owners not to abandon animals during evacuations: 'Please unchain, uncage and never leave your pets behind. Pets are family.'
