Super Typhoon "Yutu" makes landfall as the strongest on record to hit Saipan and Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands.

The center of Category 5 Super Typhoon "Yutu" moved over the Northern Mariana Islands between 14:00 and 17:00 UTC on October 24, 2018, with maximum sustained winds of 290 km/h (180 mph) and gusts to 350 km/h (220 mph).

Although the region is reasonably prepared for typhoons and is built like a fortress, being located in the typhoon alley, this is the strongest storm on record to make landfall in the Northern Mariana Islands and 'their structures will be tested as this pushes right overhead,' Meteorologist Rober Speta of the WestPacWx said.

"Just imagine that this is an EF-2 or 3 type tornado that is 80 - 100 km (50 - 60 miles) wide... that's kind of what we're seeing with this storm system," he said.

"I just do a plea to the US government (these are US territories) that they do send relief swiftly because this is going to be some serious impact. About 48 000 people live in Saipan and even more in Guam."
"The eye of Super Typhoon Yutu is now over Tinian and southern Saipan," NWS office in Guam said 16:09 UTC, October 24 (02:09 CHST, October 25). Maximum sustained winds in the eyewall are 290 km/h (180 mph) or stronger, making it a dangerous Category 5 Super Typhoon.

These winds will continue to affect Tinian and Saipan for the next few hours, the office said.

It's 05:50 CHST local time on October 25 at the time of press (19:50 UTC, October 24). More information about the impact to Tinian and Saipan will become available in the hours ahead.
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Super Typhoon "Yutu" (Rosita) to slam into Philippines after wreaking havoc across Northern Marianas

After wreaking havoc across the Northern Mariana Islands, Super Typhoon "Yutu," known in the Philippines as Rosita, is heading towards its second significant landfall, this time in Luzon, Philippines. The current forecast track takes Yutu directly over Isabela-Cagayan late October 29, 2018 (early October 30, local time). This is the 26th named storm of the 2018 Pacific typhoon season and the 7th Super Typhoon.

Yutu underwent explosive intensification before reaching the Northern Mariana Islands and made landfall in Tinian on October 24 as the most powerful storm on record to impact the islands - maximum sustained winds 285 km/h (180 mph).

A woman was killed in Saipan after Yutu wrecked the building she was staying in. At least 133 people were injured, 3 of them severely. More than 200 power poles were knocked down on Saipan and Tinian. Most buildings on both islands had their roofs destroyed.

At 09:00 UTC on October 28, the center of Super Typhoon "Yutu" was located about 928 km (577 miles) east of Manila, Philippines. Its maximum 10-minute sustained winds were 195 km/h (120 mph), and 1-minute sustained winds were 240 km/h (150 mph) with gusts to 280 km/h (175 mph). The minimum central pressure was 915 hPa and the system was moving westward at 15 km/h (10 mph).

"Moderate to heavy rains directly associated with the typhoon are expected over Northern and Central Luzon starting tomorrow evening (LT), October 29," PAGASA said.

Flooding and landslides are possible and travel by land and sea risky, the agency warned, adding that there is a possibility of raising TCWS #1 over Metro Manila by the evening of October 29 (local time).

Strong to very strong winds are expected to affect the Eastern section of Northern and Central Luzon starting late October 29.

Sea travel is risky over the seaboards of Northern and Central Luzon and the eastern seaboards of Visayas and Mindanao.

Landfall is expected over Isabela-Cagayan area late October 29, 2018 (early October 30, local time) with maximum sustained winds near 213 km/h (132 mph).

Storm surge is possible over coastal areas of Isabela and Cagayan.

Everyone is advised to refrain from outdoor activities.
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Saipan’s airport and a collapsed structure near the airport #saipan #yutu #TyphoonYutu pic.twitter.com/xzeMBQRnHb

— Lauren Spohr (@LaurSpohr) 25 oktober 2018

Sharing this from a colleague. Southern part of #saipan #yutu pic.twitter.com/nzZsxOabnl

— Esther Muna (@emuna670) 24 oktober 2018

More damage to Saipan after Yutu came through. This is (was?) an apartment building #Saipan #Yutu #Typhoon pic.twitter.com/sVR1HW6SJZ

— Lauren Spohr (@LaurSpohr) 24 oktober 2018

Sun is finally up to start to see some of the damage. Just now from my brother who is in Susupe area by the airport in Saipan: “Powerlines down, trees gone, roofs missing, and just to the left or this picture a complete house is missing.” #Typhoon #yutu #Saipan pic.twitter.com/ATVYJAwJLz

— Lauren Spohr (@LaurSpohr) 24 oktober 2018

We continue to work with partners to bring in people & supplies to support #CNMI’s response & recovery efforts after #Yutu.

????: @FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Bern Ruiz on Tinian earlier today with local officials surveying damage. Credit: Gov. Ralph DLG. Torres pic.twitter.com/GfbhGfSPgq

— FEMA (@fema) 26 oktober 2018

Another before and after look from #Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands in the wake of Super Typhoon #Yutu. After picture courtesy of @emuna670. pic.twitter.com/kxPJKOyXEa

— David Paul (@MetDavidPaul) 25 oktober 2018

Before super typhoon #Yutu hit Saipan, it hit the tiny island of Micronesia. Here’s some video of the terrible damage inflicted there. Wow. So sad. ????:Holly Ashlynn @JimCantore @StephanieAbrams @JenCarfagno @Ginger_Zee @spann pic.twitter.com/8F9Zvx8nuX

— eweather (@Eweather13) 25 oktober 2018

#Tinian with damages to homes and infrastructures. #yutu pic.twitter.com/dsE7EDSgmp

— Esther Muna (@emuna670) 24 oktober 2018

It's time for fast action, I'm getting together a team of @twitch streamers who would like to join efforts to help with a relief campaign for those affected by #TyphoonYutu. If you would like to help, please message me here or at (671) 977-0645. #rebuild #support

Thank you! pic.twitter.com/QldfL4a8bd

— Dean Blas (@dojodean) 25 oktober 2018

From Snapchat, the effects of #TyphoonYutu pic.twitter.com/Y9rmCTHs8f

— Mikey ???????? (@MambaMike13) 24 oktober 2018

Massive waves from #TyphoonYutu measured by the local wave buoy. Source and more data at https://t.co/KRtpACtmI7 pic.twitter.com/JIezhnYAU0

— Murray Ford (@mfordNZ) 24 oktober 2018

#TyphoonYutu is ravaging through my home. Prayers for my family and friends, as well as those still on the islands. The winds are breaking door open as well as windows that have barricaded from outside. pic.twitter.com/q6EXW8dYo9

— Ps4blaphemous (@ps4blaphemous) 24 oktober 2018

#TYPHOON 31W (#YUTU) WARNING #36 - 30 06:00Z
POSIT: NEAR 16.8N 120.0E
MOVING 270 DEGREES TRUE AT 15 KNOTS
MAXIMUM SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT: 16 FEET.

by JTWC pic.twitter.com/edhSixl7MN

— よっしみ～☆???? (@yoshimy_s) 30 oktober 2018

Typhoon #Yutu has weakened during its passage over the Philippines, although an eye has reformed as the storm moves over the open waters of the South China Sea. pic.twitter.com/bqs9O2QL6y

— Met Office Storms (@metofficestorms) 30 oktober 2018

“We see some branches on the roads but it’s flooding that is destroying houses here," says IFRC’s Caroline Haga in Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines after #typhoon #Yutu #RositaPH. "People are needing to be rescued." pic.twitter.com/MFPbe503jH

— IFRC Asia Pacific (@IFRCAsiaPacific) 30 oktober 2018

Brave @philredcross volunteers embark on a rescue mission to save people trapped by flooding. Others continue to prepare humanitarian assistance for families affected by #Yutu #RositaPh in #nuevavizcaya pic.twitter.com/mDMBkyUDxm

— Caroline Haga (@hagacaroline) 30 oktober 2018

Major flooding in #Bambang municipality where the eye of typhoon #Yutu / #RositaPH passed a few hours ago. Heavy rains continue. pic.twitter.com/E1flyrrxUS

— Caroline Haga (@hagacaroline) 30 oktober 2018

#Yutu / #RositaPH is still barrelling down on north #Luzon, moving slowly. We're on our way to Nueva Vizcaya also in it's path. Extreme glood warnings issued. pic.twitter.com/MW44wOLLVH

— Caroline Haga (@hagacaroline) 30 oktober 2018

Various parts of Kalinga are now submerged due to flood. Ready your calls for relief! Pictures grabbed from the Cordillera Disaster Response and Development Services.#RositaPH#ReliefPH pic.twitter.com/L2FBmK5SY1

— Al Omaga (@AlfeOmaga) 30 oktober 2018

Cauayan City Airport sustained damages after #RositaPH

ctto pic.twitter.com/9ORgg46Yl5

— storm_tracker_PH (@stormtrackerPH) 30 oktober 2018

Typhoon #RositaPH pic.twitter.com/H2o9sIkKcw

— 왕애정 (@MyOfficialjas) 30 oktober 2018

LOOK: Heavy flooding has submerged Lubo Elementary School in Upper Tanduan, Kalinga. #RositaPH | Photos courtesy of Cordillera Disaster Response and Development Services. pic.twitter.com/hdwp9FkCY4

— MovePH (@MovePH) 30 oktober 2018