Typhoon Bavi brings catastrophic winds to western Pacific islands

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Super Typhoon Bavi is impacting the western Pacific islands including the Mariana Islands, Guam, Tinian, Saipan, and Rota with catastrophic winds. The U.S. National Weather Service warns of significant destruction as the storm moves through the region.

WELLINGTON, July 6 - Super Typhoon Bavi was crossing the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific Ocean on Monday, lashing Guam, Tinian and Saipan and blasting Rota with catastrophic winds, the U.S. National Weather Service said.