Super Typhoon Haiyan is one of the strongest storms ever

The Philippines braces itself as Haiyan's winds pass 200 m.p.h.

Super Typhoon preparations
(Image credit: (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez))

Thousands of people are being evacuated from the central Philippines as officials brace for the arrival of Super Typhoon Haiyan, which is expected to make landfall on Friday. Known as Yolanda in the Philippines, the super typhoon is expected to be the strongest storm to hit the planet in 2013.

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Keith Wagstaff is a staff writer at TheWeek.com covering politics and current events. He has previously written for such publications as TIME, Details, VICE, and the Village Voice.