The eye of the Category 5 super typhoon passed over the tiny island of Rota Monday morning local time, bringing winds of more than 241 km/h, also hitting the nearby islands of Guam, Tinian and Saipan.

Guam and Northern Marianas brace for Super Typhoon Bavi as forecasts warn of category-five strength winds, dangerous storm surge and widespread damage.

Residents of the U.S. territory of Guam are bracing for potentially catastrophic conditions from Super Typhoon Bavi, which may hit the island as a Category 5 storm.