Super Typhoon Bavi Strikes Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, Heads for Asia

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Super Typhoon Bavi, the third Category 5 tropical cyclone of 2026, has passed over the U.S. Northern Mariana Islands and Guam. The powerful storm maintained its intense strength as it moved through the western Pacific region. After crossing the U.S. island territories, Bavi continued on a trajectory toward Asia. The storm's Category 5 status places it among the most powerful classifications on the tropical cyclone scale.

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