MANILA, Philippines (AP) - One of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded slammed into the Philippines early Friday, and one weather expert warned, There will be catastrophic damage. The U.S. Navys Joint Typhoon Warning Center shortly before Typhoon Haiyans landfall said its maximum sustained winds were 314 kilometers per hour (195 mph), with gusts up to 379 kilometers per hour (235 mph). 195-mile-per-hour winds, there arent too many buildings constructed that can withstand that kind of wind, said Jeff Masters, a former hurricane meteorologist who is meteorology director at the private firm Weather Underground. Masters said the storm had been poised to be the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded at landfall. He warned of catastrophic damage. Local authorities reported having troubles reaching colleagues in the landfall area. PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE PEOPLE THAT WILL BE AFFECTED BY THIS RECORD BREAKING TYPHOON OF ALL TIME! A GREAT NUMBER OF LIVES WILL BE LOST AND THE SURVIVORS WILL HAVE NOTHING LEFT! GOD HELP THEM ALL!
Posted on: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 00:23:54 +0000
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