Super Typhoon Sinlaku is moving toward the Northern Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean, with landfall expected on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

The storm is forecast to bring destructive winds, widespread heavy rain, and flooding to the remote U.S. territory. The National Weather Service issued warnings on Monday as the typhoon continued its westward trajectory.

The Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S. commonwealth located in the western Pacific, consists of 14 islands including Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. The territory has a population of approximately 57,000 residents.

Weather officials are monitoring the storm's intensity and path as it approaches the island chain. Super typhoons are equivalent to Category 4 or 5 hurricanes, with sustained winds of at least 150 miles per hour.

Local authorities are likely preparing emergency response measures as the territory braces for the storm's arrival. The remote location of the islands can complicate evacuation and relief efforts during severe weather events.