A ‘super typhoon’ just devastated the Mariana Islands — months before peak storm season

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By Anita HofschneiderApr 16, 2026, 4:15 am362 ptsTop
The strongest storm of 2026 slammed into the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands this week, where it flooded homes, ripped roofs off of houses, and lingered for more than two days, forcing families to shelter without electricity, cell service, or running water as they waited for the worst to pass.…

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