Super Typhoon Bavi Triggers Emergency Protocols Across US Pacific Territories
States of emergency are declared in Guam and the Northern Marianas as the second category-5-equivalent storm since April closes in, with wind gusts exceeding 300 km/h.
Super Typhoon Bavi intensified as it tracked westward across the Pacific on Saturday, prompting authorities in Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to declare states of emergency. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) reported sustained winds of 259 km/h and gusts of 314 km/h, with the storm’s eye projected to pass near the island of Rota by Monday. Forecasts indicated winds could strengthen to 278 km/h, placing the US territories under threat of destructive winds, storm surge, and torrential rain.
Meteorological agencies linked Bavi’s rapid escalation to anomalously warm ocean waters. The European Copernicus Marine Service confirmed that global oceans recorded their hottest June on record, while the World Meteorological Organization warned that a strong El Niño event is underway in the tropical Pacific. These conditions provide additional heat and moisture, fueling the cyclone’s intensity and expanding its wind field. Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration (CWA) noted that outer bands could affect the island by Thursday, though the storm’s track remained uncertain; it classified Bavi as a “strong typhoon” with a radius of up to 350 km.
On the islands, emergency shelters were set to open as Guam entered “Condition of Readiness 2,” indicating typhoon winds within 24 hours. Residents queued for fuel, plywood, and essential supplies, while hotels and resorts boarded windows and secured outdoor equipment. The American Red Cross warned that some families were still in temporary shelters after Super Typhoon Sinlaku struck in April, which killed one seafarer and left five missing when the cargo ship MV Mariana capsized. Residents described cumulative fatigue and anxiety, with some voicing frustration over slow aid disbursement.
The next factual milestone is Bavi’s passage near Rota on Monday, after which its effects on Taiwan’s weather will become clearer. The CWA has not ruled out sea or land warnings, and independent meteorologists forecast the strongest influence on Friday and Saturday. Globally, the storm forms part of a broader pattern of extreme weather linked to record ocean heat, with scientists warning of an active cyclone season in the Pacific.
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