Current satellite estimates suggest Super Typhoon HAGUPIT (RUBY) has winds of 155 knots (285 km/hr)-- a very powerful Cat 5. The current JMA and PAGASA forecasts bring the center ashore on the Leyte coast Sunday morning.
IMPORTANT: Very few people would have died in YOLANDA if they understood that a typhoon's storm surge is like a tsunami-- the ocean rises up and comes onto land. Even if you're in the path of RUBY, you'll be OK if you ride out the storm in a strong (concrete) building that's at least 10 meters above sea level. So, it's very simple:
STRONG BUILDING ON HIGH GROUND. This is all you need to know, and all your loved ones need to know. AS LONG AS EVERYONE UNDERSTANDS THIS AND ACTS ACCORDINGLY, THERE WILL BE VERY FEW DEATHS.
source: icyclone storm chaser.
Signal No. 1 up in 10 areas due to Typhoon Ruby, more than 40 areas critical. Plus, updates on preps of provinces
AREAS UNDER PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL NO. 1
Northern Samar
Eastern Samar
Samar
Biliran
Leyte
Southern Leyte
Surigao del Norte
Siargao Island
Surigao del Sur
Dinagat Province
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