Bavi is expected to pass through the U.S. Northern Mariana Islands near Tinian and Saipan islands Sunday afternoon (U.S. EDT) as a Cat 5, potentially causing catastrophic damage.

Bavi is expected to undergo rapid intensification before bringing super typhoon conditions to the U.S. Northern Mariana Islands this weekend.

Monster 200 km/h Typhoon Bavi is rapidly strengthening over the Philippine Sea, posing a growing threat to Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.