Super Typhoon Sinlaku bears down on Northern Mariana Islands, Guam

Author: Erin HalePublished on: April 14, 2026Country: Guam

Environment & Climate

Super Typhoon Sinlaku bears down on Northern Mariana Islands, Guam

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, formed on April 9, is approaching the Northern Mariana Islands, bringing destructive winds and heavy rains. Located about 68 nautical miles southeast of Saipan, it is moving slowly at 14 km/h. While Sinlaku appears to be weakening, Guam is under tropical storm warning and typhoon watch, with winds reaching up to 80 km/h and dangerous sea conditions for its 170,000 residents.

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