
Super Typhoon Bavi Batters Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, Tracks Toward Asia
In early July 2026, Super Typhoon Bavi struck the U.S. Northern Mariana Islands and Guam with peak winds of 290 km/h (180 mph), causing widespread power outages, flooded roads, and structural damage. The third Category 5 storm of 2026, Bavi was still packing 250 km/h winds on July 8 as it crossed the Philippine Sea, with forecasts pointing toward Taiwan, the Ryukyu Islands, and mainland China. Meteorologists link its rapid intensification to a strong El Niño pattern.
Source: NASA Aeronautics










