Bavi hits U.S. Pacific islands

The U.S. National Weather Service measured 180 mph winds near Rota, with 35-foot seas possible

Jul 6, 7:20 PM EDT Cross-checked across 2 sources

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Bavi crossed Rota with 180 mph winds, emergency warnings on Guam, and first-light damage checks pending.

Frame 1Super Typhoon Bavi strikes the Mariana Islands, putting Guam, Rota, and Saipan residents at power and surf risk.
Frame 2Rota took the eye Monday morning while Guam and Saipan faced damaging rain, surf, and power risks.
Frame 3The U.S. National Weather Service measured 180 mph winds near Rota, with 35-foot seas possible.
Frame 4Officials reported major damage in the Northern Mariana Islands after communities were still recovering from April cyclone damage.
Frame 5As Bavi moved west over the Philippine Sea, Guam planned first-light damage assessments.
Frame 6Next come damage checks, power restoration, and updated alerts across Guam, Rota, Saipan, Tinian, and nearby islands.

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Published: Jul 6, 7:20 PM EDT
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