"Super Typhoon Haiyan -- one of the strongest storms recorded on the planet -- smashed into island after island as it plowed across the central Philippines on Friday, threatening millions of people."
"It left devastation in its wake, flooding streets and knocking out power and communication networks in many areas. Three people were reported dead, more than 100,000 took refuge in evacuation centers and hundreds of flights were canceled.
The storm brought tremendously powerful winds roaring ashore as it made landfall on Samar, a hilly island in the region of Eastern Visayas.
With sustained winds of 315 kph (195 mph) and gusts as strong as 380 kph (235 mph), Haiyan was probably the strongest tropical cyclone to hit land anywhere in the world in recorded history. It will take further analysis after the storm passes to establish whether it is a record."
CNN had the story November 8, 2013.
SEE ALSO:
"Typhoon Slams Philippines, Causing Landslides, Outages" (AP)
"Super Typhoon Haiyan Slams Central Philippines, Millions Seek Shelter" (Reuters)
"One of Most Intense Typhoons Ever Recorded Hits Philippines" (AFP)
"Did Super Typhoon Haiyan Just Shatter The Global Hurricane Intensity Record?" (Mother Jones/Climate Desk)
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