The Hong Kong Observatory is currently monitoring the development of Fung-Wong as it continues to gather strength over open waters, over the Western Pacific and is moving west-northwest toward Luzon.
Current forecast tracks suggest it may pass at a distance of around 400 kilometres from Hong Kong next week, meaning the city is more likely to experience outer rain bands, increasing winds and rougher seas, rather than a direct landfall. While Hong Kong does occasionally see tropical systems in November, large and impactful typhoons at this time of year are less common.
However, the season has already shown unusual activity. Typhoon Ragasa, which affected the region recently, brought heavy rain and strong winds that caused localised damage, including broken windows and flooding at the Fullerton Hotel in the south of Hong Kong Island.
For now, Hong Kong remains under the influence of the northeast monsoon, bringing mainly fine and warm conditions through the weekend. As Fung-Wong edges closer early next week, the city is expected to turn windier, more overcast, and slightly cooler.
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