Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Mariana Islands with Catastrophic Winds and Outages

Super Typhoon Bavi struck the Mariana Islands on July 6, 2026, with sustained winds of 155 mph. Its rapid intensification—from 120 mph to 155 mph in just 48 hours—compressed residents' evacuation window. Hundreds sought shelter as power and water outages crippled Saipan. Storm surge now threatens low-lying coastal areas with life-threatening conditions.