U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines
U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines
November 7, 2025
Weather Alert: Preparing for Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong)
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA ) has forecasted that Typhoon Uwan (also known as Typhoon Fung-wong) will bring strong winds and heavy rainfall to several regions across the Philippines in the coming days. Current projections show Uwan hitting central or northern Luzon by early morning Monday, November 10.
PAGASA predicts Uwan will make landfall as a level five typhoon – the highest category – with winds exceeding 115 mph. This is a life-threatening storm. High winds may damage structures and cause widespread electrical outages. The typhoon may leave some areas without electricity or basic services. We urge all U.S. citizens in potentially affected areas to follow local guidance, including evacuation orders. U.S. citizens who choose to remain in the storm’s path should prepare for life-threatening winds and flooding and stockpile food, water, and medication.
PAGASA’s latest storm track and updates can be found here: PAGASA .
Potentially Affected Areas
On or About November 9, 2025 (Sunday)
- Intense rain (more than 200mm): Catanduanes
- Heavy to intense rain (100-200 millimeters): Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Sorsogon, Albay, Camarines Sur, and Camarines Norte
- Moderate to heavy rain (50-100 mm): Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Masbate, Quezon, Marinduque, Romblon, Aurora, Quirino, Isabela, and Cagayan
On or About November 10, 2025 (Monday)
- Intense rain (more than 200mm): Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan.
- Heavy to intense rain (100-200 millimeters): Metro Manila, Quezon, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, and Bulacan.
- Moderate to heavy rain (50-100 mm): Batanes, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, Aklan, Antique, and Northern Samar
Key Preparedness Tips
- Monitor Updates: Follow local news and weather updates and guidance through PAGASA and other reliable sources, including your local municipality’s Facebook page.
- Prepare for Flooding: Keep important documents in waterproof containers, stock up on essentials, and ensure you have access to clean water and food supplies.
- Know Your Evacuation Routes: Be aware of evacuation zones and routes in your area, especially if you are in flood-prone or landslide-susceptible regions. Follow local evacuation orders.
- Stay Safe Indoors: During severe weather, avoid unnecessary travel and stay indoors unless directed otherwise by local authorities. Avoid flood waters, which may carry life-threatening diseases and subject you to dangerous currents.
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