“CNN Chief Meteorologist Chad Myers says Typhoon Haiyan could be one of the biggest storms that the planet has ever seen.” – Yt
“One of the strongest typhoons on record slammed into the central Philippines on Friday, killing at least four people…
“[Haiyan forced] hundreds of thousands from their homes and terrifying millions as ferocious winds tore roofs off buildings, knocked out power and communications in several provinces, and giant waves washed away flimsy homes.
“Huge Typhoon Haiyan raced across a string of islands from east to west — Samar, Leyte, Cebu and Panay— and lashed beach communities with ferocious winds.
“Weather officials said Haiyan had sustained winds of 235 kph (147 mph) with gusts of 275 kph (170 mph) when it made landfall.” – Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/