Mawar typhoon strikes Guam.
Super Typhoon Mawar Hits Guam
On Wednesday, May 23, 2023, Super Typhoon Mawar made landfall on Guam, causing torrential rains, life-threatening storm surge, and Category 4 hurricane-force winds. This is the biggest storm to hit the United States Pacific Island in decades.
“Stay calm, stay informed and stay safe. We will get through this storm as we have in many, many other storms,” said Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero.
The Department of Homeland Security in Guam had issued an executive order mandating the evacuation of low-lying coastal areas, which was approved by President Joe Biden. FEMA announced that over 50 emergency relief personnel and dozens of other federal partners are ready to provide emergency assistance on the ground.
According to the National Weather Service in Guam, before 9:00 p.m. local time, Mawar was cutting off the northern portion of Guam as it passed through the Rota channel. Tornado-like damage warnings were in force until 10:45 p.m. for gusts of 115 mph or more. Around 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday night, the eye of the typhoon passed over the northern point of Guam with winds of 145 mph, according to the agency.
“Everyone’s going to be feeling this, and they’re going to be feeling this for a while,” warned Landon Aydlett, the warning coordinator for the weather service.
After the storm has passed, it’s probable that there may still be power outages and water restrictions for days, or perhaps weeks. Tuesday through Wednesday saw a cancellation of flights, according to the island’s Department of Homeland Security.
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