Terrifying Images Of The Record Typhoon Hitting The Philippines

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A record-breaking typhoon smashed into central Philippines early Friday morning local time.

Haiyan — the fourth typhoon to hit the Philippines in 2013 — could be the strongest storm ever recorded to make landfall, with winds of up to 200 mph.

Below are some intensely-scary images and animations of the storm brewing in the western Pacific Ocean.

Here's the latest animation from NOAA.
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Satellites from the Japan Meteorological Agency and EUMESTAT captured this image of Typhoon Haiyan approaching the Philippines on Nov. 7, 2013 at 8 a.m. EST.




This image shows some islands in the Philippines as seen through Typhoon Haiyan's eye.



More pictures at link: http://www.businessinsider.com/images-of-super-typhoon-haiyan-2013-11

[mountaineer]

Some folks from our church are visiting their son there right now. Prayers!

[happyg]

Some folks from our church are visiting their son there right now. Prayers!

My past doctor is from there, along with a few other friends. I hope they stay safe, and I'm praying for them, too.