Monster Typhoon Strengthens as It Nears Remote US Islands in Pacific Ocean
Sustained winds reached 175 miles per hour as Super Typhoon Sinlaku took direct aim at the Northern Mariana Islands.
TL;DR
- Super Typhoon Sinlaku reached Category 5 with sustained winds of 175 mph.
- The typhoon is heading towards the U.S. Northern Mariana Islands.
- Destructive winds and extremely heavy rain are expected.
- The storm is anticipated to pass very close to Rota, Tinian, and Saipan.