Typhoon Uwan Update: Terrifying Videos Show Monster Storm Smashing Into the Philippines

Terrifying videos have emerged online showing the sheer power of Typhoon Uwan, internationally known as Fung-wong, as it tore through the Philippines with devastating force.

The Category 4 storm made landfall overnight in Aurora Province, bringing winds of up to 230 kilometres per hour and torrential rainfall that triggered widespread flooding and power outages.

The typhoon's massive circulation, spanning more than 1,500 kilometres, battered large portions of Luzon, forcing nearly a million residents to evacuate from coastal and low-lying areas.

The landfall came just days after the country was struck by Typhoon Kalmaegi, which left 188 people dead, compounding fears of prolonged devastation.

Viral Videos Capture Widespread Destruction

Videos shared across X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Facebook captured the terrifying reality faced by communities in the storm's path. In Catanduanes, clips showed giant storm surges swallowing beachfront homes and vehicles being swept away by rising waters.

In Quezon and Camarines Norte, residents filmed rooftops being torn off as power lines collapsed, plunging entire towns into darkness.

The hashtags #TyphoonUwan and #UwanPH continue to trend globally as more footage surfaces.

Forecast and Continuing Dangers

As of 2:00 pm (Philippine Standard Time) on 9 November 2025, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that Super Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong) was located about 100 kilometres northeast of Daet, Camarines Norte.

The system was moving west-north-west at around 30 kilometres per hour, packing maximum sustained winds of 185 kilometres per hour near the centre and gusts reaching 230 kilometres per hour.

PAGASA warned that Uwan poses a high risk of life-threatening storm surges exceeding three metres along the eastern seaboard, affecting coastal areas in northern and central Luzon including Aurora, Isabela, Cagayan, and Bicol.

Seas in these regions are expected to remain extremely rough, with waves reaching up to 14 metres. Authorities have advised all vessels to remain in port until conditions improve.

The typhoon's rain bands continue to bring intense rainfall to large portions of Luzon, raising the likelihood of flash floods and landslides, especially in mountainous terrain.

Areas under Wind Signal No. 5 are forecast to experience widespread structural damage, fallen trees, and power interruptions as the system moves inland.

According to PAGASA's forecast track, Uwan is expected to make landfall late on 9 November or early on 10 November in the central portion of Aurora Province before crossing northern Luzon and possibly emerging over the Lingayen Gulf by the following afternoon.

The typhoon is projected to weaken slightly as it interacts with mountainous terrain but will remain dangerous due to its wide circulation and intense rain bands.

Residents in affected areas are urged to remain indoors, avoid coastal and low-lying zones, and comply with evacuation orders issued by local authorities. Those in regions under the highest wind signals have been warned that evacuation may no longer be safe due to deteriorating weather conditions.

Even after the typhoon's centre moves away, overflowing rivers and saturated soils will continue to pose serious risks to communities already hit by flooding from earlier storms.

International Attention and US Monitoring

The US Embassy in Manila issued an advisory urging American citizens to follow local evacuation orders and monitor government updates.

American storm chaser Josh Morgerman has been documenting the typhoon's progress from within Luzon, sharing real-time updates on social media platforms.

Monitoring agencies, including the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, continue to track Uwan's movement as it heads northwest.

Analysts note that the storm's rapid intensification aligns with recent global patterns of stronger tropical cyclones linked to warming sea temperatures.