Typhoon Haiyan threatens Philippines

Haiyan, known as Yolanda in the Philippines, it likely to be the strongest storm on the planet this year.

Since forming, the storm has turned into a Category 5 super typhoon. Its maximum wind speed is currently exceeding 160 mph, possibly touching 190 mph. Wind gusts are at 230 mph. These winds speeds are making Haiyan a maximum intensity cyclone.

The “Monster” storm is projected to make landfall in the Philippines on Friday. Winds should be at a constant 155 mph by then. At least 3,500 people have evacuated the Central Philippines area. I’ll have updates on the landfall as the storm makes its way to the earthquake recovering area.

-Nick