Tropical Cyclone Wipha approached Hong Kong and southern China in July 2025, prompting the Hong Kong Observatory to raise the highest storm warning signal, the T10 hurricane signal, at 9:20 a.m. local time on Sunday, July 20. This was the first time since 2023 that the T10 signal was issued. The typhoon brought hurricane-force winds of 118 km/h or more and heavy rains, causing widespread disruption. Over 500 flights were canceled at Hong Kong International Airport, affecting more than 100,000 travelers. The storm caused flooding in areas such as Wong Tai Sin and significant damage including hundreds of fallen trees. At least 30 people sought medical attention and more than 20 were reported injured. Emergency measures included the suspension of production, business, and classes across affected regions in southern China. Typhoon Wipha made landfall around 5:50 p.m. on July 20 along the coast of Taishan in Guangdong Province, with maximum wind speeds near the center reaching 33 meters per second. The storm prompted evacuations of hundreds of thousands in southern China and led to temporary shelters being opened in Hong Kong. By late Sunday afternoon, the Hong Kong Observatory downgraded the storm signal from T10 to T8 as Wipha moved inland. The typhoon continued to cause heavy rains and storms across southern China and made landfall in Vietnam by July 22, with heavy rains persisting in the Philippines. The economic impact in Hong Kong was estimated at approximately $382 million, with the retail and catering sectors most affected.