A super typhoon Bavi could pass over the islands of Guam within 257 km/h, according to NWS

• NWS predicts that super typhoon Bavi may reach wind speeds of up to 257 km/h, with maximum sustained winds lasting at least 11 m.
• Guam is expected to be hit by the typhoon’s center; at 13:00 local time, the eye of the typhoon is expected to be over the island.
• JTWC classifies Bavi as a super typhoon and predicts winds of 150 mph to 180 mph within the next 3 hours.

Guam and the nearby islands of the Mariana Islands are expected to experience the effects of super typhoon Bavi. According to the forecast, the wind may reach 257 km/h, and the storm’s center could arrive within 8–10 days, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

According to the NWS, Bavi is expected to move through the atmosphere at up to 257 km/h (160 mph). The agency notes that the dangerous storm surge could cause significant flooding in some areas, with maximum wind speeds lasting at least 11 m (35 ft) at the time the center passes. The NWS also states that the storm is named “very dangerous” and “catastrophic” storm surge is possible in the area due to the system.

Super typhoon Bavi, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), which is part of the U.S. Department of Defense, is expected to intensify into a typhoon with sustained winds of 150 knots (173 mph) and a maximum of 180 knots (207 mph). The NWS indicates that the super typhoon may cause a catastrophic storm surge with a 4- or 5-category risk.

Due to the approaching eye of the typhoon, Guam’s residents are advised to prepare for the storm’s arrival. The eye is expected to pass over the island at around 13:00 local time (03:00 GMT) on Monday. Guam is expected to be hit by the typhoon’s center; the maximum wind speed is expected to be reached at the time of the eye’s passage over the island.

According to the materials, the storm surge is likely to affect the residents of Guam and the nearby islands. Pinky Cubacub, 55, revealed that she had received a warning about the approaching typhoon and that she had to evacuate immediately. Miku Sakurai, 25, said that she was forced to flee to a shelter as the storm approached.

According to the materials, the typhoon’s effects could be felt as far as the U.S. territory of Guam. In addition, it is expected that the storm could cause significant damage. According to the forecast, the storm is expected to bring catastrophic winds and heavy rainfall to the region. In addition, the typhoon’s impact could be felt in the region, with the risk of life-threatening conditions.

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