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Super typhoon smacks into US Pacific island territories home to key military bases
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 6, 2026
· 3 min read
By Brad Lendon, Briana Waxman, CNN
(CNN) — One of the strongest super typhoons on the planet this year was striking the US Pacific Islands on Monday morning, the second massive storm to hit the territories since April.
The center of Super Typhoon Bavi, the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane...
Key takeaway The center of Super Typhoon Bavi, the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane, was passing over Rota, an island of 2,000 people in the Northern Mariana Islands.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The impact of Super Typhoon Bavi on US Pacific island territories has significant implications for El Paso , given the city's role in supporting the US military. With over 7,000 active-duty military personnel based on Guam, many of whom may have ties to El Paso, the storm's effects are likely to be felt locally. El Paso's Fort Bliss, a major US Army base, has connections to the military installations on Guam, and the city's residents may have family members or friends serving in the Pacific. As the storm passes, El Pasoans with loved ones in the affected areas will be watching closely for updates on the storm's aftermath and the welfare of those stationed on Guam and the surrounding islands. The city's military community will likely be providing support and resources to those affected by the storm, highlighting the strong bonds between El Paso and the US military's Pacific operations.
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Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? By Brad Lendon, Briana Waxman, CNN
(CNN) — One of the strongest super typhoons on the planet this year was striking the US Pacific Islands on Monday morning, the second massive storm to hit the territories since April.
The center of Super Typhoon Bavi, the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane...
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