Hong Kong, Typhoon Wipha
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Typhoons have also hit U.S. territories, causing billions of dollars in devastating damage to places like Guam, which was battered by Super Typhoon Mawar in May last year.
The No. 8 storm signal took effect at 4.10pm on Sunday as Typhoon Wipha moved away from the SAR. The No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal replaced
Typhoon Wipha is the strongest storm to hit Hong Kong in two years, with average wind speeds exceeding 118 kilometers per hour. The last time the No 10 signal was raised was in 2023 when Super Typhoon Saola struck.
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