BEIJING (Reuters) -Hong Kong issued its highest storm warning on Sunday as Typhoon Wipha, packing winds of more than 167 kilometres (103 miles) per hour, brought heavy rain and wind across the territory,

The Observatory has raised the 10 storm signal, as hurricane-force Wipha descends on China’s southern coast. After hoisting highest storm signal at 9:20am on Sunday, the Observatory said that the alert would probably stay in place for some time: “Do not go outside and stay away from exposed windows and doors.