The most powerful tropical cyclone EVER on Earth is raging toward the Philippines.
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As of early Thursday afternoon (U.S. time), Super Typhoon Haiyan had top sustained winds near 195 mph (equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane), according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. A typhoon is considered a super typhoon when maximum wind speeds exceed 150 mph.
Latest intensity (1 p.m. ET): 195 mph maximum sustained winds. Next advisory around 4 p.m. ET.
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