Typhoon Mawar is expected to make landfall on Guam by Wednesday morning, bringing high winds and possible flooding to the Mariana Islands. Forecasters predict that the storm will reach Guam with maximum sustained winds of 80 miles per hour and gusts up to 95 m.p.h. The eye of the storm is expected to pass through the 20-mile gap between the islands of Guam and Rota. The Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory, warning of large breaking waves of seven to nine feet. Guam and its military bases have been placed on alert, and residents are urged to commence heavy-weather preparedness efforts. Mawar is the second named storm in the West Pacific this season and is expected to peak at about 4 p.m. local time on Wednesday.
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