HONG KONG, July 20 (Reuters) - Rains from Typhoon Wipha pounded Hong Kong on Sunday as the storm skirted southwards before making landfall on the coast of China's Guangdong province, leaving fallen trees and scaffolding and sending over 200 people to seek refuge at temporary shelters.

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 2023. Most typhoons scrape or strike places like the Philippines, Japan and Taiwan; they can also hit the Korean Peninsula, China and Vietnam, bringing damaging winds and storm surges.

Spotty isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible throughout the day as a Marginal Risk (1/5) has been issued for most of Siouxland. If a storm were to intensify, the main threats would be marginally large hail and gusty winds.

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,

A tropical storm is intensifying and is expected to reach typhoon strength before hitting southern China's coast on Sunday.

Boston faces severe weather with potential strong thunderstorms, wind gusts, and small hail but expects a clear and comfortable week ahead.

LAKE MICHIGAN - The U.S. Coast Guard rescued five people suffering from hypothermia and seasickness after a boat was reported to be taking on water in Lake Michigan Wednesday night.

North Carolina has declared a state of emergency after Tropical Storm Chantal caused severe flooding and at least six deaths. Gov.

Sunday will give us mixed skies with a trend for much more sunshine than Saturday. We cannot rule out an additional shower or rumble.