TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Typhoon Fung-wong (鳳凰), the 26th typhoon of the year, formed at 2 a.m. on Thursday (Nov. 6). The Central Weather Administration (CWA, 中央氣象署) forecasted that Fung-wong will impact Taiwan's weather next week as it moves northwest. Meteorologist Lin De-en (林得恩) also stated that the typhoon could potentially turn north to approach or even land directly on Taiwan.
The U.S Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) estimates Fung-wong's peak intensity with an average wind speed of 110 knots (204 km/h) and gusts of 135 knots (250 km/h), classifying it as a strong typhoon. Meanwhile, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) predicts a slightly lower intensity, with an average wind speed of 90 knots (167 km/h) and gusts of 130 knots (241 km/h), reaching the upper limit of a moderate typhoon. The CWA's latest data showed Fung-wong's maximum wind speed near the center at approximately 96 knots (178 km/h) and gusts at approximately 116 knots (215 km/h).
The Taiwan Typhoon Forum | Weather Express (台灣颱風論壇｜天氣特急) analyzed that Fung-wong is moving west-northwest and is expected to pass Luzon Island between Monday and Tuesday (Nov. 10-11). The current assessment by meteorological agencies suggests that its intensity may reach the upper limit of a moderate typhoon before approaching Luzon Island. Most models indicate that after crossing Luzon, Fung-wong may turn north toward Taiwan, warranting close monitoring of its developments.
The CWA predicts that when the typhoon is closest to Taiwan on Tuesday and Wednesday (Nov. 12), heavy rain or localized torrential rain may occur in the northern, eastern, and southern regions. Meanwhile, other areas may experience brief showers. The extent of the impact depends on its subsequent path, which remains uncertain.
