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U.S. island territories brace for super typhoon, strongest storm so far this year, in western Pacific Ocean
Updated on: April 13, 2026 / 11:52 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Super Typhoon Sinlaku is the most powerful storm of 2026, with sustained winds of 175 mph.
- The storm is heading towards Guam and other U.S. island territories in the western Pacific.
- Residents are warned of destructive winds, widespread flooding, and heavy rain.
- Typhoon and tropical storm warnings and watches are in effect for several islands in the Marianas archipelago.
- The storm's intensity is comparable to a Category 4 or 5 hurricane in the U.S.