Super Typhoon Bavi Threatens Guam and Northern Marianas
Super Typhoon Bavi is projected to hit Guam and the Northern Marianas with winds of 260 km/h (160 mph), equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane, and gusts up to 315 km/h. The National Weather Service warns of catastrophic damage, significant flooding, coastal inundation, and waves up to 35 feet (10.7 meters). Residents moved to emergency evacuation centers and made last-minute preparations on Sunday. Pinky Cubacub, 55, boarded up her eatery after buying $500 worth of plywood. Few cars were on Guam's roads as heavy rain and strong winds lashed the island.
Key facts
- Super Typhoon Bavi is forecast to hit Guam and the Northern Marianas on Monday at 10:00 am (0000 GMT).
- Winds are 260 km/h (160 mph) with gusts up to 315 km/h.
- The National Weather Service calls the typhoon 'very dangerous' and warns of catastrophic damage.
- Waves up to 35 feet (10.7 meters) are expected, creating extremely dangerous conditions at sea.
- Residents moved to emergency evacuation centres and made last-minute preparations on Sunday.
- Pinky Cubacub, 55, bought $500 worth of plywood to board up her eatery.
- Few cars were on Guam's roads as heavy rain and strong winds lashed the island.
Entities
Institutions
- National Weather Service
Locations
- Guam
- Northern Marianas