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00:25Imagine waking up to the sound of winds stronger than a Formula One race car, except they're
00:32ripping roofs apart.
00:33That's exactly what happened as Super Typhoon Bavi slammed into U.S. Pacific territories
00:40near Guam, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, and life-threatening conditions.
00:46The eye of the powerful Category 5 storm passed directly over the island of Rhoda in the northern
00:52Mariana Islands, packing sustained winds of over 150 mph.
00:58Forecasters warned that gusts could reach an astonishing 215 mph, making Bavi one of the
01:05strongest storms to hit the region this year.
01:08As the typhoon moved westward at around 9 mph, residents across Guam, Saipan, Tinian, and
01:16Rhoda were told to stay indoors, move to interior rooms, and stay away from windows.
01:22Meteorologists described the situation as an imminent danger to life.
01:27Flying debris, fallen power lines, and flash flooding were among the biggest threats.
01:57At Saipan International Airport, wind gusts topped 100 miles of wind gusts.
02:02While emergency crews prepared for widespread power outages and flooding.
02:08Some communities were still recovering from another powerful cyclone that struck just a
02:12few months ago, making this latest disaster even more challenging.
02:17Authorities also warned that the storm could dump up to 20 inches of rain, increasing the
02:22risk of dangerous flash floods and landslides.
02:25Despite the frightening conditions, local officials urged residents not to panic, but to stay prepared.
02:32Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero asked everyone to remain at home or in designated shelters until
02:38the storm passes.
02:40Meanwhile, long-time Guam residents say typhoons are a part of life, but even they admit Bavi
02:46is a storm that demands respect.
02:48The good news is that forecasters expect conditions to gradually improve after the eye moves away.
02:55However, heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas are expected to continue through the day
03:01as Bavi heads toward the western Pacific.
03:03As emergency teams assess the damage, all eyes remain on the storm's next path.
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