Fung-Wong is churning across the waters near the Philippines and is projected to enter the East Sea, known internationally as South China Sea, on November 10, becoming the 14th storm to hit the region this year.

At 13.00 P.M. on November 8, the typhoon was packing winds of between 139 – 149km/h near its centre, moving in the west-north-western direction at a speed of approximately 30km/h.

Experts said Fung-Wong is currently moving in very favourable conditions, with sea surface temperatures ranging between 29 and 30 degrees Celsius and low vertical wind shear. As a result, the storm is expected to continue strengthening and may reach super typhoon status by November 9.

However, as it approaches the southeastern waters of Luzon Island in the Philippines, Fung-Wong is likely to encounter less favourable environmental conditions, which could cause its intensity to weaken.

After moving into the East Sea on November 10, the northern branch of the subtropical ridge which acts as the steering flow for the storm’s movement, is expected to weaken in intensity and extend further south of the storm’s centre. This change will cause Fung-Wong to shift its track more toward the north.

As it moves to higher latitudes, the super typhoon will enter the upper-level westerly flow, which is likely to steer it northeastward and eventually out of the East Sea.

According to meteorological experts, tropical cyclones at the end of the storm season typically move westward or even west-southwestward, often making landfall in the south-central provinces of Vietnam. However, Fung-Wong is instead tracking northward and moving away from the region—this is what makes the storm’s movement unusual.

While direct impact on Vietnam is currently considered unlikely, the country should still stay alert for indirect effects, especially on the sea, coastlines and weather in offshore zones.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep on November 8 signed an official dispatch to five ministries in charge of public security, national defence, construction, science and rechnology, and foreign affairs, as well as 13 coastal provinces and cities from Quang Ninh to Gia Lai, requesting them to be on full alert and ready to respond to Typhoon Fung-Wong.

Local authorities are asked to notify captains and owners of vessels and boats operating at sea so they can take proactive measures to avoid danger and adjust their production plans accordingly, ensuring the safety of people and property. They are also required to maintain regular communication to enable timely response to any potential emergencies.

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