Weather tracker: Typhoon Fung-Wong becomes second in a week to hit the Philippines

"Typhoon Fung-Wong, locally known as Uwan, is the second in a week to affect the Philippines after making landfall on Sunday evening. The weather system prompted warnings for heavy rainfall and life-threatening storm surges across much of the country, with sustained winds of 115mph (185km/h) and gusts of about 140mph recorded on Sunday by the national meteorological agency. By the time Fung-Wong moves past the Philippines early this week, more than 200mm of rainfall is expected to have fallen on Luzon, the country's most populous"

"This follows Typhoon Kalmaegi, which struck less than a week ago and left at least 224 people dead in the Philippines. The arrival of Typhoon Fung-Wong has forced authorities to suspend rescue operations for more than 100 missing people. After crossing Luzon, Fung-Wong is expected to move north-westwards into the South China Sea by Tuesday, before veering north towards Taiwan."

"Across the Atlantic, the south-eastern US is braced for its first significant cold spell of the season as polar air pushes south. Temperatures in northern Florida are expected to drop about 15C (30F) below the average for the time of year. After a warm weekend with highs in the Florida panhandle approaching 30C on Saturday a plunge to about 0C 7am local time on Tuesday will come as a shock."

Typhoon Fung-Wong (Uwan) made landfall in the Philippines with sustained winds of 115mph (185km/h) and gusts near 140mph, prompting warnings for heavy rainfall and storm surges. More than 200mm of rain is expected across Luzon. The storm follows Typhoon Kalmaegi, which struck less than a week earlier and killed at least 224 people, and has forced suspension of rescue operations for over 100 missing people. Fung-Wong is forecast to move northwest into the South China Sea by Tuesday then veer toward Taiwan. Western Portugal and Spain's Galicia face 100–200mm+ rainfall and gusts over 60mph. The southeastern US faces a sharp cold spell, with northern Florida temperatures plunging about 15C below average.

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