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At a Glance Super Typhoon Meranti became the strongest tropical cyclone so far in 2016 on Sept. 13.

Taiwan saw wind gusts over 100 mph and 20+ inches of rain.

Meranti brought heavy rain and strong winds to China, as well. Super Typhoon Meranti impacted the northern Philippines, Taiwan and China during September 2016.

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The typhoon underwent rapid intensification Sept. 11-12, which means maximum sustained winds increased by at least 30 knots (about 35 mph) in 24 hours or less.

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Meranti's winds jumped from 85 mph to 180 mph in the 24 hours ending Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. EDT, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC). That's a 95 mph increase in winds during that time, or more than double the rapid intensification criteria.

Maximum sustained winds finally peaked at 190 mph on Sept. 13. This tied Typhoon Tip as the second-strongest tropical cyclone in the northwest Pacific since 1970 , and made it the strongest tropical cyclone anywhere in the world so far in 2016.

The Japanese Meteorological Agency estimated on Sept. 13 that Meranti's pressure was 890 millibars . For perspective, only two Atlantic hurricanes have had lower pressures (Wilma and Gilbert).

Meranti's Impacts

Meranti first hit the northern Philippines Batanes Islands.

On the afternoon of Sept. 13 (EDT), or early Wednesday local time, the eye of Meranti moved right over the Philippine Island of Itbayat.

Basco in the Philippines Batanes Islands saw sustained winds near 90 mph early Sept. 14 , local time, before the weather station stopped reporting.

After that, Meranti impacted southern Taiwan with typhoon-force winds and heavy rainfall on Sept. 14, local time.

Wind gusts in southern Taiwan topped 100 mph in several locations as the center of Meranti passed by just to the south. This includes 112 mph at Kaohsiung International Airport and 113 mph in Hengchun.

In Taiwan's Penghu County, a wind gust to 134 mph was clocked. This is a group of islands located west of Taiwan's main island.

Rainfall totals in excess of 20 inches were measured in the mountains of Taiwan on Sept. 14 alone. Taiwu Township in Pingtung County saw just over 30 inches of rain.

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A weakened Meranti then made landfall in eastern China early Sept. 15, local time, near the city of Xiamen as a Category 2 typhoon, with winds of 105 mph.

Wind gusts in Xiamen peaked at 87 mph.

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PHOTOS: Super Typhoon Meranti