{"id":1200,"date":"2026-07-03T00:19:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T00:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/micronesiasun.com\/?p=1200"},"modified":"2026-07-03T00:19:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T00:19:49","slug":"typhoon-bavi-intensifying-threatening-guam-and-commonwealth-of-northern-marianas-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/micronesiasun.com\/?p=1200","title":{"rendered":"Typhoon Bavi Intensifying, Threatening Guam and Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Photo Sources: U.S. National Weather Services Guam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Christopher Cottrell<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, July 3, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia__<\/strong>Typhoon Bavi is growing intensity today and the next two on a trajectory threatening Guam and Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC)<\/a> as of this morning 7:00 ChST, with U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia urging emergency prepartions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At present, Bavi is roughly 760 miles east of Guam, and 715 miles east-southeast of Saipan, moving west-northwest at 14 mph with Category-1 sustained winds of 80 mph. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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JTWC stated, \u201cAs currently forecast, this latest track still forecasts a super typhoon to be passing through the Marianas, still near, or just south of Tinian, mid to late Monday morning. Keep in mind, this is a forecast, not a guarantee\u2026and with 2-3 days ahead, changes can, and will still occur. The overall track could still shift farther south…and closer to Guam, or farther north. Shifts in timing and intensity may also occur in the coming days as Bavi makes its approach to the region. This remains a significant threat for all of the Mariana Islands.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It continues, \u201cCurrent forecast tracks continue to indicate a grim outlook for the Marianas. All residents across Guam and the CNMI should plan for and anticipate at least tropical storm conditions. However, island(s) closest to the passage, or those potentially with a direct hit, would most likely see much stronger conditions. This is where the uncertainty remains: will the current track of Bavi shift farther to the south, or to the north. These shifts remain likely in the coming days as Bavi nears. Take steps to prepare now for the protection of life and property, and stay tuned.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cSpecial Weather Statement\u201d<\/a> for FSM\u2019s states of Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae announced on July 1, 2026 is still in effect, \u201cfor Micronesia, detailing potential impacts associated with Typhoon Bavi as it passes north of the FSM. Folks across the FSM: keep alert to weather forecasts and conditions. Although this system will pass to the north, surging west winds, showers, thunderstorms and the potential for locally heavy rainfall should be anticipated in the coming days.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia announced <\/a>they are already taking action, \u201cOur crews are already at work: finishing securing the base, hauling out and trailering station small boats, and preparing cutters to get underway ahead of the storm. Cutters depart to ride out the weather safely and return to respond once it’s safe \u2014 but that means on-water response is reduced before, during, and right after Bavi.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are urging the public to act now, advising: <\/p>\n\n\n\n