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Strongest Storm of the Year Strikes Remote US Islands

Super Typhoon Sinlaku moved across Saipan and Tinian early Wednesday, packing sustained winds of up to 150 miles per hour. Weather officials described it as the strongest tropical cyclone anywhere in the world so far this year. The slow-moving storm prolonged dangerous conditions for several hours, increasing the risk of structural damage, flooding and power outages.

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