The storm is forecast to bring winds in excess of 160mph and waves nearly 11m high when it makes landfall on Monday.

The storm also affected the Northern Mariana Islands as the area was still recovering from a destructive cyclone that struck in April.

The National Weather Service warned that the storm’s extreme winds could destroy buildings, down trees and power lines, and leave residents without electricity for extended periods.

Strong winds from the Pacific swept through the Washington coastline Saturday evening, October 25 causing widespread damage and a massive power outage in Seattle that left tens of thousands without ...