Strongest superstorm since 1950 hits the US
Super Typhoon Yutu made landfall in the Mariana Islands in the Western Pacific on October 25 with winds of 286km/h, becoming the strongest storm to hit the United States since 1950.
The eye of the storm will pass directly over the island of Tinian, while the outer edge will pass over Saipan. With wind speeds of up to 286 km/h at the center, Yutu will become the strongest storm to hit the United States since 1950.
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| Infrared satellite image of Super Typhoon Yutu taken on October 24. Photo: NOAA/RAMMB |
The storm has the potential to cause major damage. The Mariana Islands, home to about 50,000 people, have not been hit by a Category 5 hurricane since 1950.
Yutu’s next move remains uncertain. It is forecast to head towards Taiwan or veer off in another direction. The storm may also weaken if it encounters other weather conditions.
