The third category 5 tropical cyclone of 2026 crossed the U.S. Northern Mariana Islands and Guam before continuing toward Asia.

The storm also impacted the Northern Mariana Islands as the area was still recovering from another destructive cyclone that struck in April.

Super Typhoon Bavi, one of 2026's strongest storms, struck US Pacific territories on Monday, causing heavy rain and disruptions in areas housing key military bases.