Super Typhoon Bavi Triggers Evacuations in Guam and Pacific Islands

WHO:

BBC News - Residents of Guam and the Northern Marianas are involved in the evacuations.

WHAT:

BBC News - Super Typhoon Bavi is forecast to bring winds in excess of 160 mph and waves nearly 11 meters high.

Phys.org - People in Guam and the Northern Marianas moved to emergency evacuation centers and made last-minute preparations.

WHERE:

BBC News - The storm is approaching Guam and the Northern Marianas in the U.S. Pacific territories.

WHEN:

BBC News - The storm is projected to make landfall on Monday.

WHY:

Phys.org - The evacuations and preparations are due to the impending threat posed by the "very dangerous" super typhoon.

HOW:

Phys.org - Residents are moving to emergency evacuation centers as part of their preparations for the storm.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 11:25 UTC)

Residents of Guam and the Northern Marianas are currently evacuating as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches, bringing winds exceeding 160 mph and waves nearly 11 meters high. People in these U.S. Pacific territories are moving to emergency evacuation centers and making last-minute preparations due to the impending threat posed by this "very dangerous" storm, which is projected to make landfall on Monday. As the situation develops, the focus remains on ensuring the safety of those in the affected areas.