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How does “Ompong” compare to previous Super Typhoons “Lawin” (which occurred in 2016) and “Yolanda” (in 2013)? According to data from the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center:
OMPONG
Maximum Sustained Winds: 255 kph
Gustiness: 310 kph
Diameter: 1,010 km
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Storm Surge Height: 6 meters
Category: 5
LAWIN
Maximum Sustained Winds: 225 kph
Gustiness: 315 kph
Diameter: 800 km
Storm Surge Height: 5 meters
Category: 5
YOLANDA
Maximum Sustained Winds: 295 kph
Gustiness: 360 kph
Diameter: 600 km
Storm Surge Height: 6 meters
Category: 5
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