Tropical Cyclone Fung-Wong intensified into a tropical storm on November 6, 2025, charting a course across the Western North Pacific that places it on track to reach Super Typhoon status before impacting the northern Philippines. The system, named after Hong Kong’s Lantau Peak, is projected by the Hong Kong Observatory and multiple regional agencies to curve northeastward after crossing Luzon, passing approximately 450 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong on the night of Tuesday, November 11, potentially bringing stronger winds and cooler temperatures to the territory despite not making a direct strike.
Rapid Intensification Expected Before Philippine Impact
As of late November 6, Fung-Wong was situated roughly 3,000 kilometers east-southeast of Hong Kong, moving west-northwest over the open ocean. Meteorological models, including those from China’s Central Meteorological Observatory and Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration, indicate a rapid escalation in intensity this weekend. Fung-Wong is forecast to reach Super Typhoon strength by Sunday, November 9, coinciding with its transit across Luzon, the Philippines. Maximum sustained winds could peak near 195 kilometers per hour during this phase.
After devastating parts of Luzon, the storm is expected to enter the northeastern South China Sea on Monday, November 10, putting it within Hong Kong’s 800-kilometer monitoring radius. At this point, dry air associated with a strong northeast monsoon is forecast to trigger a weakening phase and a crucial steering change.
Monsoon Interaction Guides Storm Track
The latest consensus track suggests that Fung-Wong will execute a sharp northerly turn approximately 700 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong. This change in direction, influenced heavily by the seasonal northeast monsoon, will prevent the system from continuing a west-northwest trajectory toward the western Guangdong coast.
The Hong Kong Observatory anticipates the storm will make its closest approach on the evening of Tuesday, November 11, passing about 450 kilometers to the southeast. While significantly weakened from its peak, Fung-Wong is still expected to maintain Typhoon intensity at this range, with core winds near 130 kilometers per hour. Japan and Korea’s meteorological agencies concur, projecting a northerly curve over the South China Sea.
Fung-Wong Chronology (Projected):
- Friday, Nov 7 (Night): Upgrades to Severe Tropical Storm (winds near 110 km/h).
- Saturday, Nov 8 (Night): Strengthens to Severe Typhoon (winds near 155 km/h).
- Sunday, Nov 9: Reaches Super Typhoon strength; crosses Luzon.
- Monday, Nov 10: Weakens to Typhoon; enters 800-km monitoring range.
- Tuesday, Nov 11 (Night): Closest approach to Hong Kong (approx. 450 km southeast) as a Typhoon.
Local Outlook: Cooler, Windier Conditions
While Fung-Wong is not expected to directly impact Hong Kong, its proximity will significantly alter local weather conditions, particularly through its interaction with the active northeast monsoon.
For the immediate future, Hong Kong will experience cloudy skies and cooler temperatures under the influence of the monsoon. However, conditions are forecast to deteriorate modestly early next week as Fung-Wong approaches.
Starting the night of Tuesday, November 11, and continuing through Wednesday, November 12, Hong Kong is expected to experience strengthening northerly to northeasterly winds, reaching Force 6 offshore and on high ground. This phenomenon, known as the “monsoon surge,” interacting with the distant cyclone, results in breezier conditions and a marked temperature drop. Urban low temperatures are forecast to fall to around 22 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, potentially dipping further to 21 degrees by mid-week, a change of about six degrees from the prior weekend highs.
The consensus view among meteorological services highlights the expectation of stronger winds and a distinct cooler, breezier period for Hong Kong, reinforcing the need for residents—particularly those living or working on exposed coastlines or elevated areas—to be prepared for localized increases in wind speed next week. Authorities continue to monitor the system’s exact track and rate of weakening as it traverses the region.