Typhoon Utor slams China

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, 5 missing in southern China

A family battle against the strong wind near the waterfront in Hong Kong Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. Typhoon Utor lashed Hong Kong with wind and rain, closing down the bustling Asian financial center Wednesday before sweeping toward mainland China. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

Tens of thousands of people were evacuated as powerful Typhoon Utor thundered into southern China on Wednesday after shutting down the bustling Asian financial center of Hong Kong and sinking a cargo ship. (AP)