Super Typhoon Sinlaku Batters Islands

Sinlaku pounded the remote U.S. territories for hours before daybreak, slowing down as it moved across the islands home to nearly 50,000 people.

The National Weather Service in Guam issued its most severe wind warnings, predicting catastrophic damage and prolonged power outages.

Residents have reported 'huge' damage to infrastructure and homes as the storm's ferocious winds and heavy rains continue.

Emergency services are on high alert, though the full extent of the casualties and destruction remains unknown as the storm slowly moves away.