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Strongest storm on planet bearing down on U.S. islands in Western Pacific - San Francisco Chronicle
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Super Typhoon Sinlaku has intensified to sustained winds of about 180 mph, making it the strongest storm on Earth in 2026 so far, and is threatening Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands with destructive wind, surge, and flooding. A forecast that El Niño is strengthening — which tends to suppress Atlantic storms while enhancing Pacific typhoon activity — helps explain the elevated Western Pacific risk this year and is consistent with Sinlaku’s rapid strengthening. The overturned U.S.-flagged vessel Mariana and six missing crew highlight severe maritime dangers; residents should follow local emergency guidance and monitor forecasts closely.
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