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Typhoon Bavi churns towards Taiwan as China braces itself for landfall Typhoon Bavi churns towards Taiwan as China braces itself for landfall Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments A satellite image of Super Typhoon Bavi over the Philippine Sea on July 8. PHOTO: REUTERS Published Jul 09, 2026, 10:02 AM Updated Jul 09, 2026, 12:54 PM Set as preferred source Listen Summarise Typhoon Bavi, nearly 200kmh winds, is approaching Taiwan and is forecast to hit China's Fujian province on July 11 as the largest storm since 1987. Authorities in Taiwan, China and Japan warn residents to prepare for dangerous winds, flooding and potential catastrophic damage. Experts link increased typhoon activity to climate change and warn 2026's El Nino may cause more intense storms in the region. AI generated BEIJING – Typhoon Bavi churned south-east of Taiwan in the Pacific Ocean on July 9 , its winds easing overnight to just shy of 200kmh, as authorities urged residents to stock up on supplies and brace themselves for what could be the most powerful typhoon since 2024. Bavi, currently about 1,000km at its widest point or roughly the width of France, is forecast to skirt northern Taiw…

Super Typhoon Sinlaku: Monster Storm Barrels Toward Remote ... - LatestLY A dangerous super typhoon in the Pacific Ocean is barreling toward a group of remote U.S. islands. Super Typhoon Sinlaku is expected to make landfall Tuesday in the Northern Mariana Islands and bring destructive winds, widespread heavy rain and flooding, the National Weather Service said Monday. Power outages on the islands could be lengthy, forecasters warned. Guam, a U.S. territory with American military installations and about 170,000 residents, also could see damaging winds and is under a tropical storm warning. The U.S. Coast Guard issued flood and high wind warnings over the weekend.Tropical Cyclone Maila Update: Powerful Storm Heads Towards Queensland Coast, Landfall Likely Next Week. The tropical typhoon — the strongest on Earth so far this year — was producing sustained winds of 173 mph (278 kph) on Monday as it neared the islands of Rota, Tinian and Saipan, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. While it's expected to weaken slightly over the next few days, Sinlaku should cross near the islands as a Category 4 or 5 typhoon. About 50,000 people live on the three islands, with most on Saip…

3 Facts About Super Typhoon Bavi. One Of The Strongest Storms Of 2026 Innovation Science 3 Facts About Super Typhoon Bavi. One Of The Strongest Storms Of 2026 By Marshall Shepherd , Senior Contributor. Follow Author Jul 05, 2026, 08:47am EDT --:-- / --:-- This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . Summary Super Typhoon Bavi has rapidly intensified to a powerful Category 5 storm over the weekend, marking the third such event of 2026. With sustained winds of 166 mph and gusts up to 200 mph, Bavi is tracking northwest towards Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Further strengthening is expected due to highly favorable ocean and atmospheric conditions, including high ocean heat and low wind shear. This powerful system follows Super Typhoon Sinlaku, which caused $1.5 billion in damage and 17 deaths in the region in April, and Tropical Cyclone Horacio in February. While the Atlantic hurricane season remains quiet, Bavi poses a significant threat to the Pacific islands. Show More Super Typhoon Bavi Joint Typhoon Warning Center Super Typhoon Bavi has rapidly intensified to a Category 5 storm over the weekend. The tropic…

Taiwan and China brace for Typhoon Bavi after floods kill at least 39 Super Typhoon Bavi, one of the most powerful storms in years, is bearing down on Taiwan and China 's eastern coast as the country battles some of its worst flooding in recent memory, with 39 people dead in separate weather disasters across multiple provinces. Bavi, currently measuring nearly 1,000km at its widest point – roughly the width of France – is forecast to skirt northern Taiwan before making landfall in China 's eastern Fujian province on Saturday evening, according to China's National Meteorological Centre. Taiwan's president Lai Ching-te urged people to prepare emergency supplies, sharing a video about how to assemble a grab bag that can sustain life for three days. The island has suspended ferry services to outlying islands, closed tourist attractions, and put traffic restrictions in place. open image in gallery Typhoon Bavi’s centre will lash Taiwan with heavy winds and rainfall before heading towards China ( Japan Meteorological Agency ) If Bavi maintains its forecast intensity, it will become the most powerful typhoon to strike this region since Super Typhoon Kong-rey in 2024, according to AccuWea…

Super Typhoon Bavi is one of Earth's strongest storms in 2026 Super Typhoon Bavi remains the strongest storm on Earth this weekend as it churns through the western Pacific Ocean. Residents of several islands are on high alert as the intense typhoon approaches the region with destructive winds, flooding rain, and a dangerous storm surge . DON’T MISS: What’s the difference between hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones? Bavi rapidly intensified into the equivalent of a scale-topping Category 5 storm on Friday, making it the western Pacific's second super typhoon of 2026. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) reported on Saturday afternoon that Super Typhoon Bavi packed maximum sustained winds of 260 km/h and a minimum central pressure of 919 mb. Bavi’s intensity may fluctuate over the next day as it undergoes eyewall replacement cycles , but “the environment continues to be highly favorable for maintaining a high-end storm,” according to the JTWC. The Northern Mariana Islands and Guam will feel the effects of the storm by the end of the weekend. These territories of the United States are collectively home to more than 200,000 people. Content continues below Based on its current track,…

United States: Super-typhoon Bavi swept across Guam and the Northern Marianas archipelago on Monday, causing enormous damage to Rota from winds reaching "tornado"-level force. Context: Tropical storms are a recurri ... Fact Check by gemma4:latest https://bsky.app/profile/afp.com/post/3mpxkz6fm2j2r

Powerful typhoon expected to slam the Mariana Islands in the Western ... 01:04 Evacuations in order as gaining Typhoon Jangmi barrels toward Japan As Typhoon Jangmi charges toward Japan, severe impacts have begun and will intensify through tomorrow with torrential rain and damaging winds. Evacuations are ordered throughout multiple Okinawa municipalities, with emergency shelters opened and hundreds of flights canceled. Latest: The FOX Forecast Center is monitoring the development of a possibly powerful typhoon to slam the Marianas Islands over the coming days. The tropical storm was upgraded to a named storm, Typhoon Bavi, on Thursday evening. The storm continues to intensify in the West Pacific, particularly over the Northwest , where it is interacting with very warm ocean waters due to El Niño . BRYAN NORCROSS: THE ATLANTIC GOES QUIET TO KICK OFF JULY This is the typical outcome following an El Niño, which allows typhoons to maintain a longer track and even intensify. The developing storm is expected to undergo rapid intensification over the next few days, as computer models are increasingly indicating that this system could transition into a powerful typhoon. This graphic shows…

This satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Typhoon Bavi nearing the U.S. Pacific island territory of Guam on Sunday, July 5, 2026. (NOAA via AP) By Sophie Austin PUBLISHED: July 5, 2026 at 5:25 PM CDT | UPDATED: July 5, 2026 at 5:32 PM CDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Residents of Guam and surrounding U.S. island territories in the western Pacific were urged to take shelter as Super Typhoon Bavi was expected to make landfall early Monday, threatening an area still recovering from another destructive storm earlier this year. Bavi, a massive cyclone approaching the Mariana Islands east of the Philippines, was forecast to strike Rota early Monday morning local time, National Weather Service meteorologist Edwin Montvila said. “They are currently already encountering catastrophic wind,” he said of Rota, a territory of fewer than 2,000 people northeast of Guam, adding that an extreme wind warning was in effect for the island. The cyclone is forecast to be a category five super typhoon with winds that could reach 180 miles (290 kilometers) per hour and gusts of 215 miles (346 kilometers) per hour, Montvila said. In addition to Rota, t…

Super Typhoon Bavi becomes the 3rd Cat 5 of 2026 Update (July 4, 12:45 p.m. EDT): As of 12Z (8 a.m. EDT) Saturday morning, the sustained winds of Super Typhoon Bavi were 160 mph (260 km/h), according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC). As of 15Z Saturday, Bavi’s central pressure was at 920 mb , according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Satellite imagery and other data showed that a partial eyewall replacement cycle was under way, which could bring down Bavi’s strength slightly. However, JTWC predicts that the storm will remain a super typhoon, and it could restrengthen on Sunday. The longer-range forecast below has changed little: as it tracks steadily west-northwestward, Bavi is expected to approach the U.S. Northern Mariana Islands between 18Z Sunday and 0Z Monday, and it remains a potential threat to eastern Asia late next week. Original article, posted on Friday, June 3: Typhoon Bavi put on a rare display of rapid intensification over the warm Pacific waters east of Guam on Thursday and Friday, becoming the world’s third Category 5 tropical cyclone of the year at 2 p.m. EDT July 3, with 160 mph (260 km/h) winds, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC).…

A super typhoon could hit Guam, US Northern Mariana Islands storms/hurricane Super Typhoon Bavi to slam Guam and the Northern Marianas Monday This western Pacific storm continues to strengthen. Here's what Guam and the Marianas need to know. By Jonathan Erdman • 8 hours ago Updated: July 4, 2026, 3:21 pm EDT Published: July 2, 2026, 12:00 am EDT We are officially in El Niño Super Typhoon Bavi rapidly intensified in the western Pacific Ocean and is forecast to strike the U.S. Mariana Islands, including Guam, as a super typhoon by Monday. Devastating winds, torrential rain and powerful storm surge are all possible. Where is it right now? Bavi first became a tropical storm late Wednesday, and by early Friday it strengthened into a typhoon, which is what hurricanes are called in the western Pacific Ocean north of the equator. The storm reached super typhoon strength later in the day. Weather in your inbox By signing up you agree to the Terms & Privacy Policy . Unsubscribe at any time. It is centered more than 300 miles east of Guam, moving west at 7 mph. Despite being so far away, outer bands of the super typhoon are already starting to hit the U.S. Mariana Islands. Where is it headed…

China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm ... A satellite image shows Super Typhoon Bavi over the Philippine Sea on July 8, 2026. NASA WORLDVIEW/Handout via REUTERS Image: Reuters/NASA WORLDVIEW world China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years Today 02:50 pm JST Today | 02:50 pm JST 1 Comment By Joe Cash, Yimou Lee and Mariko Katsumura BEIJING/TAIPEI/TOKYO Typhoon Bavi churned southeast of Taiwan in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, its winds easing overnight to just shy of 200 ‌kph, as authorities urged residents to stock up on supplies and brace for what could be the most powerful typhoon since 2024. Bavi, currently about 1,000 km at its widest point or roughly the width of France, is forecast to skirt northern Taiwan before making ‌landfall in China's eastern Fujian province on Saturday evening, according to China's National Meteorological ⁠Centre. Bavi is set to be the largest storm by size to hit Taiwan since 1987, ⁠Jason Chang, Taiwan's Central Weather ⁠Administration forecaster, told Reuters, adding that storms of this size have been "fairly rare in recent years". China, Japan and Taiwan are increasingly exposed…

Super Typhoon Sinlaku Hammered US Northern Marianas, Guam … Latest Hurricane News Super Typhoon Sinlaku, Earth's Strongest Tropical Cyclone Of 2026, Hammered Saipan, Tinian, Guam It rapidly intensified to Category 5 status, then slammed the U.S. Northern Marianas and Guam with intense winds, surge and rainfall flooding. Here's our recap on this storm. By Jonathan Belles and Jonathan Erdman • April 15, 2026 Updated: April 15, 2026, 12:51 pm EDT Published: April 15, 2026, 12:51 pm EDT Typhoon Smashes Cars, Rips Apart Buildings Super Typhoon Sinlaku slammed the U.S. Northern Marianas and Guam in the western Pacific Ocean with high winds, storm surge and rainfall flooding as the planet's strongest tropical cyclone of 2026, so far. It was the second of twin Pacific tropical cyclones that could thrust forward the formation of El Niño. Sinlaku's eye moved over the islands of Saipan and Tinian in the U.S. Northern Mariana Islands on the night of April 14 packing estimated maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, Category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, according to the National Weather Service. This was the strongest typhoon to strike so close to Saipan and Tinian since Category …

Super Typhoon Bavi eyes Taiwan, China after hammering Guam storms/hurricane Typhoon Bavi eyes Taiwan, China after hammering Guam, US Northern Marianas Bavi has left Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. But it's a threat to Taiwan and China late this week. By Jonathan Erdman • 11 hours ago Updated: July 8, 2026, 3:26 pm EDT Published: July 2, 2026, 12:00 am EDT Super Typhoon Bavi slams Guam, Marianas; Winds near 180 mph Typhoon Bavi in the western Pacific Ocean may brush Taiwan, then head into eastern China late this week after slamming Guam and the U.S. Northern Mariana Islands at Category 5 intensity. Where is Bavi right now? Bavi continues toward the west and northwest over 500 miles southeast of Okinawa after it regained super typhoon status on Tuesday. The typhoon's eye has grown sizably since Monday. Bavi is expected to slowly weaken over the next few days, but will remain a typhoon. Weather in your inbox By signing up you agree to the Terms & Privacy Policy . Unsubscribe at any time. Typhoons are what hurricanes are called in the western Pacific Ocean north of the equator. Here's what Bavi did to Guam, Northern Mariana Islands Bavi raked across the island of Rota, about 60…