The storm made
landfall on Friday as the strongest typhoon on record with winds of 195
mph with gusts to 235 mph. Thousands are reported dead from the 10
ft.+ storm surge and strong winds. The storm is forecast to move across
northern Vietnam within the next few hours.
Rainfall totals from this storm included 11.10" at Surigao City, 7.10" at Maasin City and 6.86 inches in Tayabas City.
Another
weaker tropical storm is forecast to affect the Philippines Tuesday
night and Wednesday next week. The winds will not be nearly as strong
but heavy rains could affect the areas that were hardest hit yesterday.
Videos of the storm:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKlwkboM0N4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmqMfEUNdNA
George Wright is a
Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC.
George is also a meteorologist with ABC News and Cablevision News 12.
Our website is WrightWeather.com.