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As Severe Tropical Storm Fung-Wong approaches Hong Kong, residents should prepare for potential impacts. The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) has issued warnings regarding the storm's trajectory and intensity,
Wu said that after crossing northern Luzon, Fung-wong is expected to shift north toward the waters southwest of Taiwan. While weakening after passing over the Philippines is expected, it could still bring strong winds and torrential rain as it nears Taiwan.
Severe Tropical Storm Fung-wong, still outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, has maximum sustained winds of 95 km/h before dawn on Friday, November 7
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Fung-Wong now a severe tropical storm, to enter PAR Saturday
Tropical Storm Fung-Wong has intensified into a severe tropical storm while moving northwestward over the Pacific Ocean, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Friday.
He forecast that on Monday, Fung-wong’s outer bands will begin affecting Taiwan, increasing rainfall in the north and east. Several regions could see winds and rain on Tuesday and Wednesday. By Wednesday morning, the storm is expected to be southwest of Taiwan. It is expected to weaken and move away by Thursday afternoon.
Guam was spared a direct hit from Tropical Storm Fung-Wong but it has been dumping rain on the island as it continues to make its way toward the Philippines.
A severe tropical storm has formed east of the Philippines and is expected to come within 800km (497 miles) of Hong Kong early next week, the city’s weather forecaster has said. The Hong Kong Observatory said on Friday that Severe Tropical Storm Fung-Wong was centred about 1,
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday urged all local government units (LGUs) to brace for Tropical Storm Fung-wong, which is forecast to turn into super typhoon Uwan,