Typhoon Bavi Strengthens to Category 5 as 43,000 in Northern Mariana Islands Brace
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 5
Typhoon Bavi Strengthens to Category 5 as 43,000 in Northern Mariana Islands Brace
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 5
Summary
Category 5 Typhoon Bavi was forecast to pass between Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands on Monday morning local time after strengthening rapidly Sunday evening.
National Weather Service forecasters said the storm should track near or north of Rota Island, but a southward shift could expose all of Guam to destructive typhoon conditions.
At least damaging tropical-storm conditions were expected across all islands regardless of the exact path, with gusts already topping 50 mph at Guam International Airport and nearing 70 mph at Saipan.
Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands were preparing for heavy rain and destructive winds while still recovering from April's Typhoon Sinlaku, which caused widespread damage.