US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Batters CNMI and Guam With Destructive Weather 2

Super Typhoon Sinlaku slammed into the Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday, April 14, lashing Saipan and Tinian with 150 mph sustained winds and torrential rain. Reported damage includes shredded roofs and widespread flooding. While Guam avoided a direct hit, the island still faced high winds and flash floods. President Trump approved emergency disaster declarations for both Guam and the CNMI on April 12.

US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Batters CNMI and Guam With Destructive Weather

Super Typhoon Sinlaku slammed into the Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday, April 14, lashing Saipan and Tinian with 150 mph sustained winds and torrential rain. Reported damage includes shredded roofs and widespread flooding. While Guam avoided a direct hit, the island still faced high winds and flash floods. President Trump approved emergency disaster declarations for both Guam and the CNMI on April 12.

US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Slams Northern Marianas and Guam, Prompting Disaster Declarations

Super Typhoon Sinlaku slammed the U.S. Northern Marianas and Guam in the western Pacific Ocean before daybreak on Wednesday, April 15, bringing high winds, storm surge, and flooding rainfall as the planet's strongest tropical cyclone of 2026 so far. President Trump approved emergency disaster declarations for the area.

U.S. Navy commander Nicholson

U.S. Navy commander Nicholson

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, commander of Joint Region Marianas, speaks during an interview in the U.S. territory of Guam on Dec. 9, 2022.

U.S. Navy commander Nicholson

U.S. Navy commander Nicholson

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, commander of Joint Region Marianas, gives an interview in the U.S. territory of Guam on Dec. 9, 2022.

(1)Solar eclipse

(1)Solar eclipse

TINIAN, Northern Marianas - The sun's coronal is observed at the moment of the solar eclipse in the sky over Tinian in the Northern Marianas islands at 8:11 a.m. local time June 11. The photo was provided by Live!Universe.