Sinlaku Looms Over Guam and Saipan as Pacific Super Typhoon Approaches
TL;DR
A super typhoon named Sinlaku is barreling toward Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, bringing sustained winds near 173 mph and heavy rain that could cause flooding and long-lasting power outages. It is expected to pass near Saipan, Tinian and Rota as a Category 4–5 storm, prompting emergency declarations and FEMA-coordinated relief efforts, with roughly 50,000 residents on the islands and about 170,000 on Guam advised to prepare or shelter in place.
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