Typhoon Haiyan

[MikeB]

If it's an update on the approaching storm please keep it under this topic. All the posts from the merged topics are in chronological order under this thread. Thanks.

[Jollygoodfellow]

OK thanks guys. The only thing I have done is moved the topic to Weather Updates (Typhoon warnings)  It is best to have one source or place to check on what is happening.  :thumbsup:

 

just to add, I have added a scrolling message at the top of each page. 

Edited November 6, 2013 by Jollygoodfellow

[Fred & Mimi]

Looks from the forecast that this typhoon will be well and truly blowing like hell 300+ KmH on Thursday. Wonder what sort of storm surge we can expect? Lots of people here in Argao living right on the beach.

[OnMyWay]

Look at the wind speeds!  Thursday afternoon it is supposed to hit 270-325 kph, which for those who still think in mph like me, is 168-201 mph.  The winds are supposed to slow a bit before hitting the Philippines, but still very bad!  We call this a Cat 5 down in Florida and I guess Super Typhoon is appropriate here.

 

Everyone in the path, stock up on food, water, gas, cash, batteries, etc., and find a safe place.  This is a dangerous storm!

 

[OnMyWay]

Quote from this link:

 

http://www.typhoon2000.ph/update.html

 

This typhoon is similar in track and strength of Super Typhoon MIKE (RUPING) which passed across the Visayas in November of 1990 and devastated much of Metro Cebu. 

[Tukaram (Tim)]

This is the type of track map I used to like best when living if Florida:

 

http://www.typhoon2000.ph/activetrack.gif

 

 

I don't like that picture very much... you just put me right in the path... thanks a lot  :tiphat:

[Medic Mike]

Quote from this link:

 

http://www.typhoon2000.ph/update.html

 

This typhoon is similar in track and strength of Super Typhoon MIKE (RUPING) which passed across the Visayas in November of 1990 and devastated much of Metro Cebu. 

Yes, I have a bad feeling this is not going to be good. My friends at the ERUF are already doing a little pre-emergency planning.

[OnMyWay]

Here in the Philippines, it seems that most don't pay that much attention to getting ready for storms because they are so common.  This storm is a killer.  It would be wise to look at some of the tips on this web site, and be prepared.

 

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ready.php

 

http://www.ready.gov/basic-disaster-supplies-kit

[BrettGC]

Just spoke to SAO, as most of you know, our house is in Negros on the beach, she's worried, says a lot.  Sleepless night ahead I think. 

[Tukaram (Tim)]

Here in the Philippines, it seems that most don't pay that much attention to getting ready for storms because they are so common.  This storm is a killer.  It would be wise to look at some of the tips on this web site, and be prepared.

I asked my girlfriend if we should go stock up... she looks up and asks "why?"  And I had just shown her the information about the storm... not worried at all ha ha.