Super Typhoon Bavi Brings Power Cuts and Evacuations to U.S. Pacific Islands

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall across the Mariana Islands on July 6, 2026, with sustained winds of 155 mph. Hundreds evacuated to shelters as the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation reported power outages and water service interruptions on Saipan. Storm surge poses life-threatening risk to low-lying coastal areas. The rapid intensification—from 120 mph to 155 mph in 48 hours—compressed residents' preparation window.