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 has wreaked havoc in Hong Kong and neighboring regions, leading to major flight cancellations and suspended train services. The storm reached maximum winds of 87 mph, forcing over 200 people into shelters and closing amusement parks.

Severe Tropical Storm Wipha (formerly Crising) maintained its strength Saturday as it moved away from the Philippine landmass, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

Wipha intensifies in the East Sea, bringing strong winds and high waves as it heads toward the Red River Delta and Thanh Hoa.

Storm Wipha, the third typhoon to hit the South China Sea this year, is projected to make landfall along Vietnam’s northern coast early next week.