Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall on United States territorial islands in the western Pacific, specifically impacting Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands. The storm brought winds exceeding 150 mph, equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane, causing reports of "major damages" on Rota. Authorities had urged residents to seek immediate shelter due to the extreme winds. The typhoon also affected other parts of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, both US territories, which are still recovering from a previous typhoon. The storm was moving west towards the Philippines and was expected to bring significant rainfall to the region.

Super Typhoon Bavi is threatening U.S. Pacific island territories, including Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan, with catastrophic winds and torrential rains. Residents were urged to take shelter as the Category 5 storm, with sustained winds potentially reaching 180 mph, was forecast to make landfall early Monday. Rota is already experiencing extreme winds, and warnings are in effect for other islands. This comes months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku impacted the region. Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero advised residents to stay home or at shelters and avoid roads due to the imminent danger to life posed by flying projectiles and downed utilities. Despite its fast pace, the storm's size means tropical storm conditions could persist through Monday night.

Emergency evacuations are underway in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands as super typhoon Bavi approaches. The storm is forecast to make landfall early Monday morning, bringing winds exceeding 160 mph and waves up to 11 meters high, potentially causing catastrophic damage and significant flooding. The US National Weather Service has warned of deadly conditions and urged residents to evacuate if directed or if their homes are vulnerable. Guam has opened five evacuation centers in schools, with one already at maximum capacity. The storm is expected to pass directly over the islands by Monday afternoon, with destructive conditions anticipated for an extended period.

Super Typhoon Bavi is projected to make landfall on Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands on Monday morning, bringing torrential rain and hurricane-force winds equivalent to a Category 5 storm. Residents are moving to emergency shelters and making preparations as the storm approaches with winds of 260 km/h and gusts up to 315 km/h. The US National Weather Service warns of significant flooding from heavy rains and coastal inundation, with waves expected to reach 10.7 meters. The storm is heading west towards the Marianas, posing extremely dangerous conditions at sea.

U.S. territories in the western Pacific are preparing for Typhoon Bavi, which is forecast to become a super typhoon by Sunday or Monday. This comes just months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku devastated the Northern Mariana Islands in April, leaving many without power and homes. Residents are bracing for another potential disaster, with some hoping Guam will bear the brunt of Bavi to give the Northern Marianas a reprieve. Typhoon Bavi was 760 miles east of Guam with sustained winds of 80 mph. Experts attribute increased hurricane season activity to El Nino, exacerbated by global warming. Recovery efforts from Sinlaku are ongoing, with some residents still mourning the loss of six crewmembers from an overturned cargo ship.