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General Category => National/Breaking News => Topic started by: happyg on November 08, 2013, 12:10:29 am

Title: Terrifying Images Of The Record Typhoon Hitting The Philippines
Post by: happyg on November 08, 2013, 12:10:29 am

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.
http://static1.businessinsider.com/~~/f?id=527c15a4ecad04dd65df1736 (http://static1.businessinsider.com/~~/f?id=527c15a4ecad04dd65df1736)

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.


(http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/527c13bfeab8eacc5edf1736-1024-576/typhoon-7.jpg)

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

(http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/527c11c1ecad04db5cdf173b-1024-576/bygaakdcyaauv2w.png)

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

Title: Re: Terrifying Images Of The Record Typhoon Hitting The Philippines
Post by: mountaineer on November 08, 2013, 01:48:34 pm

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

Title: Re: Terrifying Images Of The Record Typhoon Hitting The Philippines
Post by: happyg on November 08, 2013, 01:52:52 pm

Quote from: mountaineer on November 08, 2013, 01:48:34 pm

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.