Super Typhoon Coming

Like everyone else, I heard the news (again) – as this was broadcasted yesterday and the day before – by virtually all channels local and foreign. It said a ‘Super Typhoon’.

I checked online at Climate Central, OCHA, ABC, GMA, Rappler, etc. All say: Danger!

I said 'whatever that is, it must be something very strong'. Aw, newscasters are saying "stronger than nothing yet that had landed on earth and may even gather more strength before hitting land, due to the warmer waters of the pacific ocean". They're serious. Ta.

It may not directly hit Lacion where I am now but OMG that thing is going to pass by Eastern Samar, Leyte and probably northern Cebu, all places close to my heart & soul.

Hirot, hinay, amping!
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