Cyclone Phailin, a massive storm off the coast of eastern India, is set to hit land in about an hour. It is expected to sustain winds of up to 167 mph.
[Boats and yachts are piled together at Port Hinchinbrook, Australia, after Cyclone Yasi brought heavy rain and howling winds gusting to 186 mph. Image via AP]
Getting hit with that massive snow and ice storm? At least you're not waiting for a "catastrophic" cyclone in Queensland! As Premier Anna Bligh says, "This is 24 hours of quite terrifying winds... people need to be preparing themselves mentally."