Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on the US island of Rota in the Pacific, with the National Weather Service warning of catastrophic and life-threatening conditions. The NWS says the western eyewall of Bavi is moving over Rota and that forecast intensity is about 180 mph (290 kph) as it passes. Authorities warn that catastrophic winds exceeding 150 mph continue across the island during eyewall passage, accompanied by extremely strong winds and heavy rain.
Multiple reports say initial assessments include “major” damage on Rota. Free Malaysia Today reports that destructive winds and flooding could leave parts of the island uninhabitable for weeks. The weather service also issues emergency guidance urging residents to treat the extreme winds like an approaching tornado and move immediately to an interior room or shelter.
Across outlets, the focus remains on the typhoon’s intensity, the expected duration of the worst conditions while the eyewall passes over Rota, and the resulting damage and potential for prolonged disruption.
