"Filipino forecaster Meno Mendoza illustrates the path of Typhoon Mangkhut, locally named ""Typhoon Ompong"" as it approaches the Philippines with sustained winds of 127 miles per hour and gusts of up to 158 mph, at the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration in metropolitan Manila, Philippines on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. Philippine officials say they plan to evacuate thousands of villagers, shut down schools and offices and scramble to harvest rice and corn as the most powerful typhoon so far this year menacingly roars toward the country's north. Photo: Aaron Favila, Associated Press"