Most powerful storm ever to hit landfall

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Mr. Bigglesworth

November 08, 2013, 11:44:01 AM
Typhoon Haiyan is battering the central Philippines with sustained winds of up to 320 km/h (199mph).
Meteorologists say that if initial estimates based on satellite images are borne out, it could be the most powerful storm ever to make landfall.
The storm has forced millions to seek shelter in 20 provinces. At least three people have died, but it may take days before the full damage is known.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-24846813


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steve58

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November 09, 2013, 09:41:51 AM
Wow, looks like the Philippines really got slammed.  :(  Just in one town, 1000 dead.
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Centurion40

#2
November 09, 2013, 10:13:15 AM
My uncle was scheduled to arrive in the Philippines on Tuesday/Wednesday.  He winters in/around Angeles City.  Tried texting him a couple of times... no response yet.  :(
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Martok

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November 09, 2013, 10:45:10 AM
Keeping my fingers crossed for your uncle, 40Cent.  Hopefully he just can't get in touch because the power and/or communication grid is down in his area. 




Quote from: steve58 on November 09, 2013, 09:41:51 AM
Wow, looks like the Philippines really got slammed.  :(  Just in one town, 1000 dead.
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steve58

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November 09, 2013, 11:09:11 AM
Quote from: Martok on November 09, 2013, 10:45:10 AM
Keeping my fingers crossed for your uncle, 40Cent.  Hopefully he just can't get in touch because the power and/or communication grid is down in his area. 


Me too, like Martok said hopefully its just an infrastructure issue. 
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The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.   Thomas Jefferson
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.   George Orwell  The truth is quiet...It's the lies that are loud.   Jesus Revolution
If you ever find yourself in need of a safe space then you're probably going to have to stop calling yourself a social justice warrior. You cannot be a warrior and a pansy at the same time   Mike Adams (RIP Mike)

Centurion40

#5
November 09, 2013, 07:40:53 PM
I suspect that is the situation.  He usually stays in a hotel for his 3-4 month sojourn, not a hut on a beach.  Probably a $100/week place (or less), but for the Philippines (as I understand things) that's pretty good.  I'm sure that he's fine.  Still....

Thanks for the thoughts fellas.
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November 10, 2013, 05:18:29 AM
The view from space, it's huge...

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#7
November 10, 2013, 01:57:26 PM
"Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more; "
- Shakespeare's Henry V, Act III, 1598

GDS_Starfury

#8
November 10, 2013, 02:07:36 PM
thankfully those pictures are about 400 miles south of where 40's uncle is supposed to be.
keeping my fingers crossed.
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bob48

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November 10, 2013, 02:17:40 PM
Just been watching some reports on the BBC news - the devastation and loss of life is terrible.
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November 10, 2013, 02:45:43 PM
The storm is going to cross Hainan Island (PRC) before it hits Vietnam. There are millions of folks living there as well. Hopefully the storm will have weakened a lot by then.
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November 10, 2013, 05:36:03 PM
Quote from: Staggerwing on November 10, 2013, 02:45:43 PM
The storm is going to cross Hainan Island (PRC) before it hits Vietnam. There are millions of folks living there as well. Hopefully the storm will have weakened a lot by then.

It weakened to a Cat 4 before it hit land in the Philippines. Could strengthen again. A Cat 4 is still a big storm.
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#12
November 10, 2013, 06:21:29 PM
40 have you heard from your uncle?
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bob48

#13
November 10, 2013, 06:22:15 PM
Quote from: Gusington on November 10, 2013, 06:21:29 PM
40 have you heard from your uncle?

Aye, I was wondering the same thing.
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#14
November 10, 2013, 06:33:03 PM
I know plenty of others have said it already, but I sincerely hope your uncle is safe and well. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of those in the Philippines who have endured the storm.
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