Tropical Storm Bolaven is forecast to strengthen into a typhoon this week as it passes Guam and the Mariana Islands.
Weather experts and emergency services personnel are warning those who live on Guam and the Mariana Islands to brace for the arrival of Tropical Storm Bolaven, which is expected to pass through the area Tuesday and Wednesday.The storm began approaching early Tuesday with maximum winds measuring at about 65 mph, the National Weather Service's Guam office posted on X, formerly Twitter, shortly before 2 a.m.
S. Coast Guard made on- and off-land preparations for the storm, moving some vessels out to sea to avoid the worst of the weather and keeping others tightly secured to brave the winds.Tropical Storm Bolaven's arrival comes about four months after Typhoon Mawar inflicted significant damage to the area. In addition to power outages and damaged water systems, Guam's business sector estimated that the late-May storm caused about $111.7 million in building, equipment and merchandise damages.
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