Eye of Typhoon “Mawar” grazes northern Guam with Category 4 force

Eye of Typhoon “Mawar” grazes northern Guam with Category 4 force

The southern eyewall of Category 4 Typhoon “Mawar” grazed the northern tip of Guam at around 08:00 UTC on May 24, 2023, with maximum sustained winds of 220 km/h (140 mph). Mawar became the 15th typhoon of at least Category 4 intensity to pass within 110 km (70 miles) of Guam in records since WWII.

Super Typhoon “Mawar” threatens Guam with direct impact

Super Typhoon “Mawar” threatens Guam with direct impact

Mawar rapidly intensified into a super typhoon on May 23, 2023, as it continued moving toward Guam where a state of emergency has been declared. There is a possibility Mawar makes a direct hit to the island, resulting in significant damage. This will be the strongest storm to hit the island in 20 years.