
Forecasters warn of potential lengthy power outages as Category 4 or 5 storm nears Rota, Tinian, and Saipan.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest storm on Earth this year, is heading towards remote US islands in the Pacific, including Rota, Tinian, and Saipan, with forecasters warning of potential lengthy power outages.
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A dangerous super typhoon in the Pacific Ocean is barrelling towards a group of remote US islands.
Power cuts on the islands could be lengthy, forecasters warned.
The tropical typhoon – the strongest on Earth so far this year – was producing sustained winds of 278km/h (173mph) on Monday as it neared the islands of Rota, Tinian and Saipan, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Centre.
While it is expected to weaken slightly over the next few days, Sinlaku should cross near the islands as a Category 4 or 5 typhoon.
About 50,000 people live on the three islands, with most on Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands, known for its laid-back resorts, snorkelling and golf.

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