The storm poses an “imminent danger to life,” National Weather Service meteorologist Edwin Montvila said.

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.