Typhoon Haima Rapidly Intensifies and May Become a Super Typhoon; Northern Philippines and Southeast China Threat Late in the Week

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Just days after Sarika, a second, more dangerous typhoon may target the Philippines and China.

ByJon Erdman, Chris Dolce•

October 18, 2016

Updated: October 18, 2016, 6:30 am EDTPublished: October 18, 2016, 6:30 am EDT

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This is a developing weather story. For the latest on Haima/Lawin, check out our latest article here.

Typhoon Haima has rapidly intensified in the western Pacific Ocean and may reach super typhoon status by Tuesday. By mid to late week, Haima will threaten the northern Philippines and then eastern China.

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This aerial photo taken on September 29, 2016 shows Chinese rescuers searching for survivors at a landslide area in the village of Sucun in Suichang county, east China's Zhejiang province. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)

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